Thorn Apple
Thorn Apple / datura stramonium. Ufford, Cambridgeshire. 24/08/21.
'THORN APPLE SEED CAPSULE.'
Detail of a spiny seed capsule on a scarce Thorn Apple plant. It was unripe, so therefore still maturing and would increase in size until ready to split open.
The capsule eventually splits to reveal four chambers. If viewed closely, you can see two of the pale green 'rift lines', where splitting will occur. Contained in the chambers will be numerous black, kidney-shaped seeds.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Thorn Apple
Thorn Apple / datura stramonium. Ufford, Cambridgeshire. 24/08/21.
'THORN APPLE SEED CAPSULE.'
Detail of a spiny seed capsule on a scarce Thorn Apple plant. It was unripe, so therefore still maturing and would increase in size until ready to split open.
The capsule eventually splits to reveal four chambers. If viewed closely, you can see two of the pale green 'rift lines', where splitting will occur. Contained in the chambers will be numerous black, kidney-shaped seeds.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.