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Jimsonweed

How to identify Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Jimsonweed, also known as Moon flower, Angel's trumpet

Jimsonweed presents as a delicate, seasonal plant with a stem that ranges in color from green to a purple hue, often giving off an unpleasant aroma. It typically grows with a single, alternating leaf pattern; these leaves are simple in shape and have distinctly jagged edges. The flowers of jimsonweed are notable for their impressive size and tubular structure, which terminates in five modest lobes, invariably colored either pure white or a shade of lavender. These blooms are designed to open under the cover of darkness, releasing a pleasant scent that attracts nocturnal moths.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Annual, Perennial, Biennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Jimsonweed

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Stem color varies from green to purple, emitting an unpleasant smell.

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Leaves display jagged edges in a single, alternating pattern.

3

Large tubular flowers with five lobes, white or lavender.

4

Egg-shaped fruit capsule, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) with glossy black seeds.

5

Fruit texture may be either spiny or smooth, aiding in identification.

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Detailed Traits of Jimsonweed

Leaf Features

Leaf Shape

Ovate

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Leaf Base

Cuneate

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Apex

Acuminate

Leaf Margin

Undulate

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Fruit Features

The fruit of jimsonweed is distinctive, featuring an egg-shaped seed capsule that ranges from 2 to 4 inches in length (5 to 10 cm). This capsule may exhibit a spiny or smooth surface texture, depending on the particular variant. Upon maturity, the capsule opens to reveal numerous glossy black seeds, each one a few millimeters in diameter. The contrasting colors and textures of the fruit are notable characteristics for identification.

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Key Facts About Jimsonweed

Attributes of Jimsonweed
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
30 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
White
Purple
Lavender
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Scientific Classification of Jimsonweed

Species
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
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Distribution Map of Jimsonweed

Jimsonweed is native to regions in Central and South America but has been introduced across the continents, from Europe to Asia, and Africa to Oceania. Its presence spans temperate to tropical climates in these areas. In Africa's eastern regions and some parts of the Caribbean, jimsonweed is sometimes thought to be establishing itself in ways that may have an impact on ecosystems, but it generally coexists with local flora outside of its indigenous range.
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