Datura is a genus of nine species of highly poisonous, vespertine-flowering plants belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They are commonly known as thornapples or jimsonweeds, but are also known as devil's trumpets or mad apple. Other English common names include moonflower, devil's weed and hell's bells. All species of Datura are extremely poisonous and psychoactive, especially their seeds and flowers, which can cause respiratory depression, arrhythmias, fever, delirium, hallucinations, anticholinergic toxidrome, psychosis and death, if taken internally.
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A research-grade iNaturalist sighting confirms Sacred Datura, a striking native nightshade with large white trumpet flowers, growing along a street in Claremont, California. The record adds a verified data point to the species' known range and helps scientists track where this toxic but ecologically important plant is thriving.
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