Pituri

Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Duboisia
Species: hopwoodii
Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Shrub or small tree to 3 or 4 metres tall. Long tapering leaves. White 5-petalled flowers with purple and yellow markings in the centre.

Flowering start in July.

Identification

The main flower colour is white. White flowers with purple striped centre.

Uses

Aboriginals chewed parts of the plant for its narcotic properties.

References

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Location

Bio Regions

Great Sandy Desert (GSD)

Region Specifics

Canning Stock Route, northern section

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