Datura by cmolsen2002
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Description
Datura is a woody-stalked, leafy herb growing up to 2 meters. It produces spiney seed pods and large white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers that face upward. Most parts of the plant contain atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine. It has a long history of use both in S. America and Europe and is known for causing delirious states and poisonings in uninformed users. Common names include Jimson Weed, Hell's Bells, Devil's Weed, Devil's Cucumber, Thorn-Apple (from the spiny fruit), Pricklyburr (similarly), and somewhat paradoxically, both Angel's Trumpet and Devil's Trumpet, (from their large trumpet-shaped flowers), or as Nathaniel Hawthorne refers to it in the the Scarlet Letter, Apple-Peru. The word Datura comes from Hindi Dhatūrā (thorn apple); record of this name dates back only to 1662 (OED). The Hindi derives this word from Sanskrit vedic literature that dates to long before 2000 BC[citation needed].
I only recognise the names 'Angel's Trumpet' and 'Datura', and I don't have it here. Too poisonous for my tastes, but many of those toxins it contains sure sound like medication to me! Any comments are appreciated. Do any of you grow this?
Comments (18)
Wow. This is fabulous! I don't grow this, but I think Ann does. Gorgeous shot!
ohhhh! das ist ein wundervolles Foto von dieser schönen Blüte!!!
I am flabbergasted with the beauty
Beautiful flower and color.Amazing shot.
beautiful flower...
Beautiful flower. Isn't this the place from which mescaline is made?
Oh, this is just gorgeous, those colors are wonderful!!
Splendid flower!!! :)
Chris, I have never seen or heard of this plant before, It is a beautiful bloom and capture. Hugs. Di. xx
What a beauty! looks like Blackcurrant Swirl!
I have grown 3 types of datura but all were white. This is gorgeous with the 2-tone. Outstanding macro.
I had a datura plant but the neighborhood kids broke it off Ohhhh I was hopping mad.........ordered it off e bay even Love this one.. Hugs Susan~
Beautifull flower and superb POV!
What a beautiful flower this is, and one I've never seen or even heard of before.
Gee. Such a beautiful flower to have so many ominous names. Great shot! JDoc
Superb beyond belief, Chris! Kinda reminds me of red cabbage leafs delicately formed into a cone. Love the contrast of the white vis-a-vis the dark magenta.
That is different, Excellent find!
Lovely pic!