Datura metel, known as Devil's Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, or Downy Thorn Apple, is a striking, bushy annual (perennial in tropics) with large, trumpet-shaped flowers and spiny, walnut-sized seed pods. All parts are highly toxic.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Family | Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus | Datura (duh-TOO-ruh) |
| Species | metel (MET-el) |
| Synonyms | Datura fastuosa, D. chlorantha |
Native to Asia (likely India), this plant grows 3–4 feet tall with large, lobed, downy leaves. The flowers are 6–8 inches long, single or double, in white, purple, yellow, or cream, fragrant at night. The spiny capsules split to release numerous seeds. It thrives in full sun, rich soil, and heat.
Grown as an annual in temperate zones; perennial in zones 9–11. Extremely toxic—all parts contain tropane alkaloids. Handle with gloves; keep away from children and pets. Historically used in medicine and ritual. A dramatic, architectural plant for knowledgeable gardeners only.
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