Species guide
Jimsonweed
DeadlyDatura stramonium
What does Jimsonweed look like?
A coarse weed with large, jagged-toothed leaves that smell foul when crushed, big white-to-purple trumpet flowers, and distinctive spiny, egg-shaped seed pods.
Is Jimsonweed dangerous?
Highly toxic — every part contains potent tropane alkaloids that cause delirium, a racing heart and can be fatal. Poisonings happen from misuse and from children, pets or livestock eating it.
What should I do about Jimsonweed?
Don't ingest any part, keep children, pets and livestock away, and wear gloves to remove it. Seek emergency care if eaten.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert, and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.