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Datura stramonium, known by the common names jimsonweed (jimson weed), devil's trumpet, or thornapple, is a poisonous flowering plant in the Daturae tribe of the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its likely origin was in Central America, and it has been introduced in many world regions.
Fruit. Datura metel 'Fastuosa' (Hindi: काला धतूरा kāla dhatūra – "black datura") Datura species are usually sown annually from the seed produced in the spiny capsules, but, with care, the tuberous-rooted perennial species may be overwintered. Most species are suited to being planted outside or in containers.
Thorn-apple is a poisonous and hallucinogenic plant native to tropical America, but widely distributed in North America. It has night-opening blue or white flowers, and is pollinated by Sphinx moths.
Dec 22, 2022 · Thornapple, also known as jimsonweed, is a plant that can cause anticholinergic poisoning with symptoms such as blurred vision, hallucinations and delirium. Learn about its origin, uses, effects and how it contaminated baby spinach in Australia and Italy.
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Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) is a fast-growing annual with exotic-looking leaves and flowers. It is poisonous and can self-seed, but can be controlled by non-chemical methods.
Sacred thorn-apple (Datura wrightii) is a large, spiny plant with white, fragrant flowers that bloom at night. It belongs to the nightshade family and is poisonous if ingested, especially the seeds.
Apr 11, 2022 · Thorn apple is a poisonous weed with white or purple flowers and spiny fruits. Learn how to identify and control it in your garden or waste ground.
