Datura wrightii
Datura wrightii
Datura wrightii or sacred datura is a perennial plant and herb native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, spiny fruit, and hallucinogenic properties.
Pronunciation
Datura wrightii: /dəˈtʊərə raɪtii/
Etymology
The genus name Datura is derived from the Hindi dhatura, an ancient name for a plant in this genus. The species name wrightii honors Charles Wright, an American botanist active in the 19th century.
Description
Datura wrightii is a robust herb or short-lived perennial shrub, often growing in disturbed soils or along roadsides. The plant produces large, white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers and a spiny capsule fruit containing numerous seeds.
Toxicity and Uses
All parts of Datura wrightii are poisonous, containing tropane alkaloids. Despite its toxicity, the plant has been used for centuries by Native American cultures for medicinal and ceremonial purposes.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Datura wrightii
- Wikipedia's article - Datura wrightii
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski