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Thornapple
Datura ferox
Plant Family :Solanaceae
Plant Form :herb
Growth Habit :Robust, annual herb 1.5m tall, with erect, branching stem, young parts hairy.
Fruiting Season :Spring-Summer.
Description :Introduced. Poisonous.
Distribution :All states except Northern Territory
Weed Status :Category P3, plant numbers and distribution should be reduced in number.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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