DescriptionJimson Weed seedJimson Weed, Datura stramonium, is sometimes known as Datura.Beautiful white flowers, sometimes tinged with blue, on compact bushes. All Datura plants contain potent alkaloids, all parts of the plant are toxic – leaf, root, flower and seed, and must NEVER be ingested. Traditionally used externally to allay motion sickness. A poultice of the fresh leaf applied externally to reduce pain of rheumatic or glandular swellings. Annual. Native to the Americas. Prefer full sun in a warm position. Reaches about 60cm in height.
