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desert thorn-apple

Datura discolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Datura

About

Datura discolor, also called the desert thorn-apple, is an herbaceous annual plant native to the Sonoran Desert of western North America, where it grows in sandy soils and washes. All parts of the plant contain a mix of alkaloids that are potentially lethal when enough is ingested. Deaths from careless recreational use of Datura and related plants are frequently reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of desert thorn-apple?
The scientific name of desert thorn-apple is Datura discolor.
What kingdom does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does desert thorn-apple belong to?
desert thorn-apple belongs to the genus Datura.