Datura stramonium - Wikipedia 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
JIMSON WEED - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) is a plant Despite serious safety concerns, the leaves and seeds are sometimes used to make medicine and to cause hallucinations Jimson weed contains dangerous
Jimsonweed | Plant, Hallucinogen, Poisonous, Facts | Britannica Jimsonweed, annual herbaceous plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), possibly native to Central America It was used by various indigenous peoples of the Americas as a hallucinogen and intoxicant The leaves contain potent alkaloids, and all parts of the plant are considered poisonous
Jimsonweed | Cornell Weed Identification Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is a non-native, annual, herbaceous plant The plant is found throughout New York and most of the country Jimsonweed can grow in a variety of habitats but prefers rich soils, thriving in cultivated fields, pastures, barnyards, and wastelands
Jimsonweed | Extension | West Virginia University In 1676, a potion prepared from a weed that was used to pacify distressed soldiers of the Bacon Rebellion at Jamestown, Virginia brought on unexpected delusions and abnormal behavior This infamous weed was Jamestown weed, or what we now know as Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
Toxic Weed in the Landscape: Jimsonweed - Penn State Extension Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) grows in landscape beds or open and undisturbed areas If left alone, it has the potential to be the tallest unwanted plant in the landscape bed Jimsonweed can reach a height of over 5 feet Reproduction is by seeds, which are borne in a spikey, egg-shaped pod
What Is Jimsonweed – Why And How To Get Rid Of It - Backyard Garden Lover What Is Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)? About two to four feet tall, jimsonweed is hard to miss with its distinctive purple stem and large features It has broad, coarsely toothed leaves resembling those of oaks and produces showy, funnel-shaped blossoms in shades of purple or white Jimsonweed is also known by many other names
Weed of the Month: Jimson Weed - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) is a beautiful, witchy plant that begins blooming in late summer and continues through the first frost A member of the notorious nightshade family, its more famous cousins include tomato, eggplant, pepper, tobacco, and potato Most members of this plant family are poisonous, and jimson weed is no exception
Why You Should Avoid Jimsonweed At All Costs, Despite Its Gorgeous Flowers Thankfully, there are several ways to remove jimsonweed safely from your property and prevent future regrowth First and foremost, it's important that you are able to identify jimsonweed so that you can take action quickly and keep your loved ones out of harm's way
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium): Beautiful but Poisonous - Gardenia Jimsonweed is a fast-growing, invasive plant that thrives in disturbed soils, including agricultural fields, roadsides, and wastelands Native to Central America, it has spread to temperate and tropical regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa