'Q', You have captured some nice photos of 'Bind Weed'. TexWisGirl was on target as it is also called Wild Morning Glory. This is a pest weed! A blood clotting substance has been found in this plant that was used by the Native Americans and curanderos of Mexico.
I retract my above statement! After going back to my reference book I can see that it a Sacred Datura as identified by Natt N. Dodge; "100 Desert Wildflowers in natural color" frame #70. Thanks Randy for bringing attention to my goof-up!!
it almost looks like a morning glory plant, but it sure picked an odd place to grow!
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ReplyDeleteYou have captured some nice photos of 'Bind Weed'. TexWisGirl was on target as it is also called Wild Morning Glory. This is a pest weed!
A blood clotting substance has been found in this plant that was used by the Native Americans and curanderos of Mexico.
I retract my above statement! After going back to my reference book I can see that it a Sacred Datura as identified by Natt N. Dodge; "100 Desert Wildflowers in natural color" frame #70.
DeleteThanks Randy for bringing attention to my goof-up!!
Nice find. I believe they are called Datura.
ReplyDeleteI would have guessed morning glory also but the leaves are wrong...
ReplyDeleteCertainly stands out in this stark and harsh environment! Nice find Q!
It is datura. Commonly called Jimson Weed
ReplyDeleteIt's a white flower with green leaves in the desert. That's the extent of my plant knowledge! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice find though and makes a great shot.
very nice. I haven't seen these in awhile. What area is this?
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