species 8,003 observations
Desert Thorn-apple
Datura discolor
Field notes
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16
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carolina Sphinx, Potato Tuber Moth, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Tobacco Budworm Moth
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Datura Weevil, Tobacco Stalk Borer
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, Western Aphideater, Band-winged Bee Fly, Oleander Scale
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Convergent Lady Beetle, Large-tailed Aphideater, White Checkered-Skipper, Spotted-wing Bromeliad Fly
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.