Datura stramonium var stramonium L., (thorn apple (white-flowered form))


28 Aug 2018 at OSGR: SZ09 in Dorset, England

Record SummaryLarge plant, small plant and a few seedlings
Found asIn flower
Date28 August 2018
OS grid refOSGR: SZ09
Lat/Lon50° 50’ N, 1° 50’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland

Notes:

Calyx: 53mm including 3-8mm teeth.

5 fused petals, 5-toothed calyx, 5 stamens, 1 style.

Site revisited 13 Oct 18: several of the small plants are now in flower. seeds collected for photography.

The following literature was used to identify this find:

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