oldgit72 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 [IMG]http://www.freewebs.com/16vert/photos/wildlife/P1010258-3.JPG[/IMG] It has purple trumpet shaped flowers in sunshine and now is developing a central globe shaped 'prickly' sphere that can just be made out in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 It's toxic by the way, best not handled and if you do wash your hands.http://www.planetepassion.eu/WILD-FLOWERS-IN-FRANCE/Thorn-apple-France.htmlChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks. I'll give it a wide berth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 [quote user="chris pp"]It's toxic by the way, best not handled and if you do wash your hands.http://www.planetepassion.eu/WILD-FLOWERS-IN-FRANCE/Thorn-apple-France.htmlChris [/quote] Just a thought....... should I remove the plant if it is in close proximity to vegetables growing? Is there any danger of contamination? I would like to see the plant develop but if it is likely to be a problem then maybe I should get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 No, nothing to worry about. I only gave the warning because of the possibility that you may handle it and then touch your mouth, (something we do more times than we are aware of). It may also cause a reaction to your skin, particularly the more sensitive areas.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks Chris. I shall have no more 'Triffid' nightmares now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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