It is weed-like in its natural habitat, but is grown in gardens and yards as an ornamental plant.

In its natural habitat Datura ceratocaula grows in shallow water or in a swamp.

The seed pods are not thorny like those of most Datura species, instead having the appearance of inverted eggs as they dangle from the plant.

[1] All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or other animals, including livestock and pets.

The ducks eat the leaves and seeds of Datura ceratocaula, and their flesh contains a toxic level of poison from this diet.