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Old 19-09-2012, 07:19 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.gardens
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:31:41 -0400, Dan Espen
wrote:

I was looking at the leaves, but taking a second look,
I agree, Moonflower.


It seems to be Datura inoxia.

I checked this evening and the flowers do bloom after sundown: I just
happened to notice them in the early morning. They also have a
delightful fragrance which I'd not noticed at all.

Too bad they're so poisonous.

Thanks to everyone who replied.


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