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Common thorn apple - Datura stramonium <a href="https://solgenomics.net/organism/1498/view" rel="nofollow">https://solgenomics.net/organism/1498/view</a><br />
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Datura stramonium commonly known as jimsonweed or common thornapple) is an annual plant of the Solanaceae family that typically grows in nitrogen-rich soils. All members of the genus Datura are known to be rich in tropane alkaloids like scopolamine and hyoscyamine (1). The jimsonweed has been used in the study of tropane alkaloids biosynthesis (2, 3, 4) and carbohydrate binding-properties on the lectin (5, 6).<br />
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Introduced species ,found on vacant land. Australia,Datura stramonium,Geotagged,Jimsonweed,Summereamw flora Click/tap to enlarge

Common thorn apple - Datura stramonium

https://solgenomics.net/organism/1498/view

Datura stramonium commonly known as jimsonweed or common thornapple) is an annual plant of the Solanaceae family that typically grows in nitrogen-rich soils. All members of the genus Datura are known to be rich in tropane alkaloids like scopolamine and hyoscyamine (1). The jimsonweed has been used in the study of tropane alkaloids biosynthesis (2, 3, 4) and carbohydrate binding-properties on the lectin (5, 6).

Introduced species ,found on vacant land.

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"Datura stramonium", known by the English names jimsonweed or devil's snare, is a plant in the nightshade family. Its likely origin was in Central America, and it has been introduced in many world regions. It is an aggressive invasive weed in temperate climates across the world.

Similar species: Solanales
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Uploaded Feb 11, 2022. Captured Feb 11, 2022 12:46 in 8 Giles St, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/20.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm