Datura arenicola, the sand thorn-apple, is a desert-adapted annual herb found in sandy soils of southwestern North America, known for its spiny capsules. This species is characterized by its trumpet-shaped, white flowers that typically open at night.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sand Thorn-Apple (Datura arenicola)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Datura |
| Species | Datura arenicola |
Similar in genus Datura
