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| Identification |
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Genus
Datura
Species
stramonium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
thorn-apple
datura
jimsonweed
Jamestown weed
stinkweed
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S6617
Data source
MedPl p198;Poison p84;Frgnt p91
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Datura stramonium have a strongly rank smelling aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It is severely hallucinogenic and increases heartbeat.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
hallucinogenic
antiasthmatic
antipertussive
antispasmodic
antirheumatic
antineuralgic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Flowers
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic except in small doses
Medicinal notes
Datura stramonium has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a hallucinogenic, as an antiasthmatic, as an antipertussive and as an antispasmodic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Jimson weed (sometimes called Jamestown weed, stinkweed, thornapple and datura) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. The leaves together with the flowers and the seeds are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. It is toxic except in small doses. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It is severely hallucinogenic and increases heartbeat.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
very unpleasant odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Datura stramonium has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Jimson weed (locally known in some parts as Jamestown weed, stinkweed, thornapple and datura) has 3-5 inch trumpet shaped flowers. Most often the blossoms occur in either white or violet.
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