1. A poisonous plant of the nightshade family, with trumpet-shaped flowers and spiny seed pods, native to warm regions.
Usage: Also called jimsonweed or devil's trumpet.; Contains toxic alkaloids and is dangerous if ingested.

Examples

• The datura plant grows wild in many parts of the southern United States.
• Datura flowers are large and white or purple, blooming in the evening.
• The seed pods of datura are covered with sharp spines.
• Ingesting datura can cause severe hallucinations and is extremely dangerous.
• Gardeners often remove datura plants because of their toxicity.