datura

Noun

Meaning

A genus of solanaceous plants, with large funnel-shaped flowers and a four-celled, capsular fruit.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

jimsonweed angel's trumpet genus Datura devil's trumpet petunia capsicum pepper belladonna cayenne jamestown weed jimson weed chipotle locoweed moonflower stramonium
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Hypernyms

asterid dicot genus

Related terms

daturametelin daturilin

Phrases with the word

datura innoxia

Anagrams

autard

Examples

All species of Datura are poisonous, especially their seeds and flowers. Source: Internet

Datura can be grown from seed, which is sown with several feet between plants. Source: Internet

Datura is sensitive to frost, so should be sheltered during cold weather. Source: Internet

Hallucinations and possibly delirium resembling the effects of Datura stramonium can result if the drug is taken in much higher than therapeutical dosages. Source: Internet

However, anthropologists have found that indigenous groups, with a great deal of experience with and detailed knowledge of Datura, have been known to use Datura recreationally (including the Navajo and especially the Havasupai ). Source: Internet

For example, Datura species can change size of plant, leaf, and flowers, all depending on location. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

datum point datum points datum surface Datura arborea datura innoxia Datura sanguinea