Thorn apple (Datura spp) (Nox)
Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment - Common, Long-spine, Recurved | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
| Scientific name: | Datura stramonium L.; D. inoxia; D. ferox |
Common Name: | Common thorn apple (D. stramonium), downy (or Longspine) thorn apple (D. ferox) , recurved thorn apple (D. inoxia). |
Additional information about Thorn apple (recurved) is located on the DPI website including - plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), plant biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.
Related Links
Weed Identification Note for Common thorn apples and Downy thorn apples are available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.
 Thorn apple flower Photo: Mark Imhof |  Thorn apple plant Photo: Mark Imhof |
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This document was last reviewed on 12/10/2011