Jimsonweed, Datura, Moonflower, Devil's Weed  by jansnow
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Jimsonweed, Datura, Moonflower, Devil's Weed by

Highly toxic! WARNING!

These are some of the names for Datura: Jimson Weed, Moonflower, Devil’s Weed, Hell’s Bells. Devil’s Cucumber, Thorn-Apple, Devil’s Trumpet, Pricklyburr. This plant is very dangerous,
do not eat any part of it!

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rural, america, beauty, pieces, bits, southwestern

Comments

  • Ginger  Barritt
    Ginger Barrittover 3 years ago

    LOL…..I really think I’ve seen this blooming somewhere…..how common is it Jan…do you know if it is in the deep south?

  • H Ginger, here are the sites I’ve looked at. You may want to check them out!
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsum_weed
    http://www.erowid.org/plants/datura/datura.shtml

    – jansnow

  • LasTBreatH
    LasTBreatHover 3 years ago

    wow awesome

  • DON’T mess with it LB, three kids almost died here two weeks ago. I’ll kick your #$& if you do!

    – jansnow

  • amarica
    amaricaover 3 years ago

    I’ll say…and all in one spot, who would have guessed. xxxx

  • That’s right, i just want adults to know what seems to be a new trend, and be aware of it!

    – jansnow

  • Ginger  Barritt
    Ginger Barrittover 3 years ago

    LOL!!! I just want to know what to stay away from!!!

  • I’m beginning to worry about U! :):)

    – jansnow

  • kia3
    kia3over 3 years ago

    great shot

  • Thank you David:)

    – jansnow

  • rasnidreamer
    rasnidreamerover 3 years ago

    Very pretty BUT—-I can see why it is sometimes called “Devils weed” :-)

  • I think it’s a pretty flower too. Thanks for the comment:)

    – jansnow

  • janeymac
    janeymacover 3 years ago

    lovely capture jan

  • Thank you Jane:)

    – jansnow

  • Michelle BarlondSmith
    Michelle Barlo...over 3 years ago

    BRAVO JAN BRAVO

  • Thanks!

    – jansnow

  • LeftHandPrints
    LeftHandPrintsover 3 years ago

    As a photo, I love the rich earthy colors and textures…as a warning to beware, I salute you for bringing this to our attention.

  • Thank you!:)

    – jansnow

  • Glenna Walker
    Glenna Walkerover 3 years ago

    Very dangerous plant indeed, stay away from it, it’s pretty though Jan, but it’s evil, LOL! You show it well here :D

  • Thanks.

    – jansnow