The scientific name of Thorn Apple is:
Correct answer: D. Datura stramonium
- A. Sycopodium phlegmaria
- B. Anthocoris fusiform
- C. Ginkgo biloba
- D. Datura stramonium
- E. Agaricus bisporus
Explanation
The correct answer is Datura stramonium. Thorn Apple, or Datura stramonium, is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, characterized by its spiny fruit capsules and trumpet-shaped flowers. It is known for its toxic properties due to the presence of alkaloids that can cause hallucinations. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different organisms: Sycopodium phlegmaria is a fern; Anthocoris fusiform is an insect; Ginkgo biloba is a tree; and Agaricus bisporus is a mushroom.
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