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Datura is a genus of nine species of highly poisonous, vespertine-flowering plants belonging to the nightshade family (). [1] They are commonly known as thornapples or jimsonweeds, but are also known as devil's trumpets or mad apple [2] (not to be confused with angel's trumpets, which are placed in the closely related genus Brugmansia).
Datura wrightii, commonly known as sacred datura, is a poisonous perennial plant species and ornamental flower of the family Solanaceae native to the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is sometimes used as a hallucinogen due to its psychoactive alkaloids. D. wrightii is classified as an anticholinergic deliriant. [1]
The nectar is used by bees to make honey that also contains tropane alkaloids. [45] The berries pose the greatest danger to children because they look attractive and have a somewhat sweet taste. [35] [46] [47] The root of the plant is generally the most toxic part, though this can vary from one specimen to another. [35] [42]
Datura stramonium, known by the common names thornapple, jimsonweed (jimson weed), or devil's trumpet, [2] is a poisonous flowering plant in the Daturae tribe of the nightshade family Solanaceae. [3] Its likely origin was in Central America , [ 2 ] [ 4 ] and it has been introduced in many world regions.
All parts are poisonous, causing nausea and vomiting. Often fatal. It is possible to become ill from ingesting honey made from jessamine nectar. [citation needed] Gloriosa superba: flame lily, climbing lily, gloriosa lily, fire lily Colchicaceae: The plant is toxic enough to cause human and animal fatalities if ingested.
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