Latin name: Datura stramonium L.
Pronunciation: da-TOOR-a stra-MO-nee-um
Common name: Jimsonweed
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
Habitat: Sandy soils, grassy areas, disturbed areas, native to Mexico
Blooming period: June to August
Name derivations: 1) Datura 2) stramonium
These pictures were taken at Whittier Narrows
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