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Datura inoxia  Mill.
Pricklyburr
Datura inoxia is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
There is a high risk of this plant becoming invasive in California according to Cal-IPC.
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Genus: Datura
Family: Solanaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Major

Communities: Coastal Sage Scrub, Valley Grassland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSDatura fastuosa
PLANTSDatura innoxia
PLANTSDatura meteloides
PLANTSDatura metel
Information about  Datura inoxia from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
USDA PLANTS Profile (DAIN2)

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Landscape information from Calscape

BONAP Distribution Map

Cal-IPC Profile rating: watch (high risk)

Consortium of California Herbaria 2

[Wikipedia] Toxicity: All parts of Datura plants are toxic, containing dangerous levels of tropane alkaloids and may be fatal if ingested by humans and other animals, including livestock and pets. In some places, it is prohibited to buy, sell or cultivate Datura plants. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)

[Cal-IPC] Mexico & Central America native: Datura inoxia (pricklyburr) is a herb (family Solanaceae) with large white flowers, broad leaves and prickly fruits found in the south and central western ranges of California. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It favors dunes and grasslands. It spreads via seed and rhizomes. Seeds are dispersed via ants, birds, animal fur and water. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 06/05/2023).