Datura stramonium
angels trumpet
Description
Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimsonweed or Devil's Snare, is an herbaceous plant known for its hallucinogenic and poisonous properties. This plant features large, coarsely toothed leaves and erect stems that bear trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers can be white, purple or yellow and are followed by spiny, egg-shaped seed capsules. All parts of the plant are highly toxic and should be handled with extreme caution. Jimsonweed thrives in disturbed areas and fertile soils, making it a common weed in some regions. It is a very invasive plant that should be removed from an area as soon as noticed. The plant has a history of use for its psychoactive effects but is not a safe plant for consumption.
Description
Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimsonweed or Devil's Snare, is an herbaceous plant known for its hallucinogenic and poisonous properties. This plant features large, coarsely toothed leaves and erect stems that bear trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers can be white, purple or yellow and are followed by spiny, egg-shaped seed capsules. All parts of the plant are highly toxic and should be handled with extreme caution. Jimsonweed thrives in disturbed areas and fertile soils, making it a common weed in some regions. It is a very invasive plant that should be removed from an area as soon as noticed. The plant has a history of use for its psychoactive effects but is not a safe plant for consumption.