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Meaning of datura
Wordnet
datura (n)
thorn apple
Webster
datura (n.)
A genus of solanaceous plants, with large funnel-shaped flowers and a four-celled, capsular fruit.
datura Sentence Examples
- Datura, also known as "Jimsonweed," is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family.
- The datura plant is prized for its striking trumpet-shaped flowers.
- Some species of datura contain potent hallucinogenic compounds, making them both revered and feared in various cultures.
- In traditional medicine, datura has been used cautiously for its psychoactive properties.
- Despite its medicinal potential, datura can be highly toxic if consumed inappropriately.
- The ingestion of datura can lead to severe hallucinations and delirium.
- Many cautionary tales warn against the dangers of ingesting datura without proper knowledge or supervision.
- Datura is often found growing wild in regions with warm climates.
- The seeds of the datura plant are particularly toxic and should be handled with care.
- Due to its psychoactive effects, datura is sometimes used in religious and shamanic rituals for its perceived ability to induce altered states of consciousness.
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thorn appleA genus of solanaceous plants, with large funnel-shaped flowers and a four-celled, capsular fruit.
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Datura, also known as "Jimsonweed," is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family.
The datura plant is prized for its striking trumpet-shaped flowers.
Some species of datura contain potent hallucinogenic compounds, making them both revered and feared in various cultures.
In traditional medicine, datura has been used cautiously for its psychoactive properties.
