common jimson weedDatura stramonium
Solanaceae
I really wanted this to be our native western jimson weed (D. wrightii), but alas this is the non-native. The flowers look similar in photos, although I suspect the western jimson weed flowers can get quite large. D. wrightii appears to have smoother leaf margins, whereas D. stramonium leaves are more toothed. I double-checked Fort Ord's plant list to confirm this ID. The seed pods are impressive. It seems the origins of this plant are unclear.
That looks very much like what we call Thorn Apple.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos throughout Katie.
Yes, I think ours is also called thorn apple, too.
ReplyDeleteI’ve always known it as a moon flower
ReplyDeleteThanks, brendakay! It's fun learning all the names people have for plants.
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