Weird plant ID

[4wd]

I've discovered what this is with some local help but it's a strange one to find growing here.
However (clue) it was in a field reseeded at Spring so probably arrived in that.

If you know what it is you may know why it's probably a good one to be aware of.

[Joyce]

Hibiscus?

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Aug 28, 2017 17:36:10 GMT Joyce said:

Hibiscus?

Nope, I thought it resembled a fig plant but don't think that's a relative.
Have been looking for it on google and really is quite a nasty one which needs removing.

[Joyce]

Datura?

[4wd]

More or less, it's thorn Apple related to deadly nightshade but thougt to orignate in Mexico!
This is the most lurid description I soon found, I think they exaggerate somewhat.
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11498203.Devil_s_weed___the_plant_that_can_cause_comas___found_in_Hampshire_garden/

[rgsp]

Thorn apples really are quite nasty. I've seen a couple growing, but not on our holding I'm glad to say.

[wr]

Sounds like a nasty piece of work.