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Oak leaf datura
Datura quercifolia

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb.

There are 10 Datura species.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America, USA


How it is used for food

CAUTION: IT IS POISONOUS. The seeds are very poisonous. The active poisonous alkaloids are atropine, hyoscyamine and hyoscine. The fruit have been processed by mixing with clay to remove the toxin then eaten or used for a drink. This is NOT recommended.

Edible parts

Fruit, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chinese Thornapple

Synonyms