Common varieties of datura

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Common varieties of datura

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Datura datura flowers are native to Mexico and have many types. So what are the common varieties? Let’s discuss them together.

Common varieties of datura

Common varieties of datura

1. White-flowered datura

This kind Datura flowers are white or light yellow-green; their stems and branches are light green, cylindrical, and relatively thick.

The leaves of Datura are alternate, the upper part is opposite, the top gradually becomes pointed, the base has an asymmetric wedge shape, and there are irregular wavy shallow cracks, and the overall shape is wide oval.

The flowers of datura are solitary among branches or on leaf axils, upright and with short stems.

Its value: Its leaves, flowers and seeds can be used as medicine. Mainly used to treat cough, asthma, facial sores, bruises and other conditions

2. Purple-flowered Datura

The flowers of this kind of datura are purple; the stems and branches are also purple, growing in an oblique or nearly upright position, and there are also very few It is prostrate, with no hair covering it.

The leaves are opposite, growing in an oval shape, and the edges of the leaves have sparse blunt serrations.

The inflorescences of Datura purpurea are single or cyme-shaped in the leaf axils.

The main value is that it can be used: its leaves, flowers, and seeds are used as medicine. The leaves and seeds can be used as narcotic antitussives, analgesics, etc. In summer and autumn, the flowers can be collected and dried in the sun to be used as medicine. used.

3. Spurless Datura

The fruit surface of this type of Datura has no needles; its flowers are white, crystal clear and very beautiful.

The flowers bloom in purple, white, etc.

The valuable use of thornless datura is that its seed oil can be used to make soap and paint.

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