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Identifying Mystery Plants: Gomphocarpus or Jimson Weed?

A plant resembling a kiwi with soft thorns, earlier like a spiked grape, is likely one of two species:

Gomphocarpus physocarpus (balloon plant)
Datura stramonium (jimson weed)

Search both names with “images” to compare. If neither matches, provide your state for a more precise ID.

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