NAME: Datura metel

FAMILY NAME: Solanaceae

COMMON NAMES: Devil's trumpet, Angel’s trumpet, hairy thorn apple, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple

LOCAL NAMES: Apikan, Ajegun-eegun, gegemu, Furenjuuji

MORPHOLOGY: Datura metel is a annual growing to 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy and somewhat furry, having dark violet shoot with ova to broad oval leaves which are often dark violet as well. This species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.

USEFUL PART(S): Leaves, flower, root bark and seeds

GENERAL USES: Medicinal

GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panamá, Texas

WHY IS IT GREEN: Anaesthetic, anodyne, antiasthmatic, antispasmodic, antitussive, bronchodilator, hallucinogenic, hypnotic and mydriatic

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: . It is noted for its pleasant scent.

FUN FACT: it is a highly narcotic, producing a stupefying effect that it is not easy to remove. It is also noted for its scent. All part are toxic if ingested