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).

2024年12月24日 · Datura, genus of about nine species of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Several Datura species are collected for use as drugs, and others are cultivated for their showy flowers. Many are …

The genus Datura, with 9 to 12 known species, occurs widely throughout the temperate and warmer parts of both the Old and New World. The plants produce large white to purple tinged trumpet flowers and spiny round seedpods (thornapple).

2023年7月20日 · Datura, also known as Jimsonweed or Moonflower, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. With its trumpet-shaped flowers and enticing fragrance, Datura can add an enchanting touch to any garden or landscape.

2021年5月17日 · Datura, or trumpet flower, is one of those “ooh and ahh” plants with its bold flowers and rapid growth. What is Datura? It is an herbaceous perennial or annual with a deadly reputation as an ingredient in poisons and love potions.

2022年6月1日 · Like the femme fatales of film noir, the datura flower (Datura Stramonium) has a reputation as beautiful — and deadly. Known alternately as the devil's trumpet, thorn-apple, and moonflowers, these plants are native throughout North, Central, and South America. They're large, invasive, and poisonous.

Datura facts, a short list. Name – Datura species Family – Solanaceae or nightshade Type – shrub. Height – 6 ½ to 16 feet (2 to 5 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil – rich enough. Foliage – evergreen Flowering – May to September. It is vulnerable to freezing and loves sun to bear, all summer long, very beautiful flowers. Planting ...

Datura, commonly known as thornapple, jimsonweed, or moonflower, is a genus of herbaceous plants and shrubs in the Solanaceae family. Native to temperate and tropical regions worldwide, Datura species are often found growing wild in disturbed areas, such as …

2024年11月27日 · The Datura flower is one of the most distinctive features of the plant genus, recognized for its large, trumpet-shaped blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. While visually striking, the flower can be dangerous due to the plant’s toxic properties.

Seven inch trumpet-shaped flowers, white or violet. Single or double, upward-facing trumpets (4 inches wide at the mouth) have a sweetly overpowering fragrance. Blossoms from mid-Summer to first frost and opens in late afternoon and on cloudy days.