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Poisonous Plant - Datura, Jim Sonweed
Solanaceae (Datura meteloides, Datura stromatorum)
Identification: the hollow stem grows 3 to 4 feet high and is upright or branched. The white to light violet flower has a characteristic trumpet-like form. Spines abound in seed capsules. The leaves have gritty texture, teeth, and a tall stem. The smell of crushed leaves and stems is strong.
Habitat: Although D. meteloides can be found all across the United States in disturbed land, roadsides, and bean and corn fields, it is more prevalent in the southwest and the Four Corners region. It is a striking garden flower that is well-liked in the Midwest. With all of its spines, the plant almost yells, "Avoid me!"
Toxins: belladonna alkaloids, hyoscyamine (also known as daturine), atropine, and scopolamine.
The following symptoms may be present: tachycardia, dry mouth, drunkenness, dilated pupils, maybe facial and neck reddening, delirium, and high blood pressure.Even with only 20 seeds, a serious overdose might be fatal.
First Aid: extreme drunkenness is a medical emergency; get help from qualified medical personnel right away. An intravenous (IV) solution of physostigmine
may be given by a doctor. An further intravenous is required if the cholinergic effect lasts.
Note: Teenagers in some rural regions consume this popular psychedelic, which has the potential to be fatal; the toxic dose varies depending on the plant. The dose at which ingested seeds can "get high" is quite near to the lethal dose.
Solanaceae (Datura meteloides, Datura stromatorum)
Identification: the hollow stem grows 3 to 4 feet high and is upright or branched. The white to light violet flower has a characteristic trumpet-like form. Spines abound in seed capsules. The leaves have gritty texture, teeth, and a tall stem. The smell of crushed leaves and stems is strong.
Habitat: Although D. meteloides can be found all across the United States in disturbed land, roadsides, and bean and corn fields, it is more prevalent in the southwest and the Four Corners region. It is a striking garden flower that is well-liked in the Midwest. With all of its spines, the plant almost yells, "Avoid me!"
Toxins: belladonna alkaloids, hyoscyamine (also known as daturine), atropine, and scopolamine.
The following symptoms may be present: tachycardia, dry mouth, drunkenness, dilated pupils, maybe facial and neck reddening, delirium, and high blood pressure.Even with only 20 seeds, a serious overdose might be fatal.
First Aid: extreme drunkenness is a medical emergency; get help from qualified medical personnel right away. An intravenous (IV) solution of physostigmine
may be given by a doctor. An further intravenous is required if the cholinergic effect lasts.
Note: Teenagers in some rural regions consume this popular psychedelic, which has the potential to be fatal; the toxic dose varies depending on the plant. The dose at which ingested seeds can "get high" is quite near to the lethal dose.
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