Sacred Datura; Jimsonweed

Datura wrightii

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
1000
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Greenlee County, 
La Paz County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County, 
Yuma County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Notes:
*sandy drainages and banks
Citations:
Bronstein et al. 2009

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