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thorn apple (n)
any of several plants of the genus Datura
thorn apple Sentence Examples
- The thorn apple's spiky exterior and toxic interior made it a feared plant among ancient civilizations.
- The seeds of the thorn apple contain a potent alkaloid that can cause hallucinations and delirium.
- In small doses, thorn apple extract was used as a sedative and painkiller in traditional medicine.
- Legend has it that witches used thorn apples in their potions to induce visions and cast spells.
- The plant's nocturnal flowers emit a sweet fragrance that attracts insects, which disperse the thorn apple's seeds.
- Some species of thorn apple grow as tall as 10 feet, with large, serrated leaves.
- The plant's toxic nature led to its decline as an ornamental flower, despite its showy blossoms.
- Thorn apples are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- The fruit of the thorn apple is a round, spiky berry that turns yellow when ripe.
- Ingesting large amounts of thorn apple can be fatal, causing severe poisoning and organ failure.
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any of several plants of the genus Datura
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thorn apple's spiky exterior and toxic interior made it a feared plant among ancient civilizations.
The seeds of the thorn apple contain a potent alkaloid that can cause hallucinations and delirium.
In small doses, thorn apple extract was used as a sedative and painkiller in traditional medicine.
Legend has it that witches used thorn apples in their potions to induce visions and cast spells.
