[Scottie]

Clearing an old hen run today to create a new garden I found this. Looks a bit like a conker but its growing on the ground. I've not dug it up in case its a keeper. Any ideas? 

[Blewit]

It's Datura Stramonium aka Jimson Weed. All parts of the plant are highly hallucinogenic, it'll pull out easy enough but you might want to wear gloves. Don't throw it on a bonfire either as the smoke could get you..

[Scottie]

It's Datura Stramonium aka Jimson Weed. All parts of the plant are highly hallucinogenic, it'll pull out easy enough but you might want to wear gloves. Don't throw it on a bonfire either as the smoke could get you..

Wow thanks, just been reading about it. I might try and keep that, I grow lots of unusual plants and it would be good to see it flower.

[mumofstig]

it would be good to see it flower.

Please don't let it set seed though!

[Kleftiwallah]

Usual name is Thorn apple, as has been said before a real nasty!

Cheers,  Tony.

[Aunt Sally]

Yes, Thorn Apple, Jimsonweed.  Poisonous member of the Nightshade family.

[Scottie]

Just been reading up on it and its,reluctantly, going to have to go. Amazing what you find. I went to Bryngwyn Hall and they have a poison garden, sounds weird but it was well worth seeing. Thanks for the comments.