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Habitat Zones of Southern California



Jimson-Weed
Datura wrightii

This toxic plant is quite common in Southern California. It had uses in local tribal ceremonies. This beautiful flower advertises at night for a large moth to pollinate it. Jimson-weed is one of the plants that led to the name of "deadly nightshades" for all of the tomato family.



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