Classification Key for the Genus Datura
Datura vs Brugmansia |
Plants are herbaceous. May become somewhat woody. Calyx points above the horizontal upon emergence of the corolla*, and flowers are generally erect. Genus Datura
* Assuming the flowers fully emerge. D. leichhardtii often has flowers that do not extend and open before pollination occurs. As a result, the flower and calyx nod without the flower ever being fully exposed.
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Plants are treelike. Flowers are pendulous or
nodding below the horizontal. The calyx nods to horizontal or below when the corolla first emerges. Genus Brugmansia
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Photo by Dr. Richard Sanders
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Photo by Dr. Richard Sanders
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