- 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
- 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
- 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 | 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
- Why You Should Pull Jimsonweed Right Now Before It Spreads or Harms Pets
Jimsonweed is a noxious, toxic weed that spreads rapidly Look for jimsonweed to appear in May and June Eliminate plants before they flower and form seed pods
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