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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: I live in Rhode Island and found this growing in my garden do you know what it is? Thank you

  • Question

    I live in Rhode Island and found this growing in my garden do you know what it is? Thank you

    Answer

    Dear Jonzin99, you have photographed a species of Datura (thorn-apple), a member of the nightshade family. These are species that are occasionally found as naturalized plants, especially in agricultural settings. It is like Datura stramonium (thorn-apple), the most common species encountered in the region. Best wishes.