Tweet this page Datura is a genus of about 10 species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, which are mainly native to North America. Daturas can grow to 2 m (7 ft) in height, with leaves ranging from small to large and gray-green to dark green. They are either annuals or short-lived perennials, characterized by showy, erect, trumpet-shaped flowers . The flowers are usually white, but sometimes yellow, pinkish and purple. They first grow upright, and later incline downwards, emitting ... Datura is a genus of nine species of highly poisonous, vespertine-flowering plants belonging to the nightshade family. They are commonly known as thornapples, jimsonweeds, devil's trumpets, and have a long history of use for causing delirious states and death. Datura is a sacred, color-changing flower perfect for balcony gardens. From sunlight to pot size, learn 10 easy steps to grow this enigmatic bloom at home. Datura , often touted as “Thorn Apple”, though considered as one of the deadliest plant species, for its super toxic components, when consumed raw is also surprisingly a powerhouse of medical components if purified properly. Be it the leaves, fruits, flowers , stem or roots, Datura has been traditionally used in both folklore medications and alternative therapies. However, due to the strong hallucinogenic properties of the plant , Datura is often used to relieve asthmatic symptoms and ...
