What is this random plant growing in my yard?

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  1. hbaggey

    hbaggey New Member

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    Hello. I need some help in identifying this plant which is randomly growing in my yard. I live in Southwestern Ontario, Canada (Carolinian forest; plant hardiness zone 6a).

    The flower blooms in the evening and it only appears to bloom once. The plant is about 2-3 feet tall. The base of it is about as thick as a stem of broccoli. I have attached pictures of it.
     

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    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    Datura.
     
  3. hbaggey

    hbaggey New Member

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    Thank you so much.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks for posting that. I've learned the word "vespertine" now (evening blooming), and can see how distinctly different it is from Brugmansia, some of which I think were still called Datura when I learned that name.
     

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