Common names
Angel's trumpet, Thorn apple

Botanical name
Datura innoxia syn. Brugsmania sp.

Poisonous parts
all parts

Toxins
Atropine, hyoscine, and hyoscyamine

Notes
Angel's trumpet contains toxic alkaloids that have caused poisoning and death in humans and animals. Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is mentioned most often and is also known as 'loco weed' because of it's effect on cattle. This plant is grown because of its spectacular tubular flowers, up to 6", and may also be known as 'thorn apple' because of its spiny fruit. General symptoms of poisoning are agitation, choreiform (spasmodic) movement, coma, drowsiness, hallucination, elevated temperature.

Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, Ontario
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