Is the woody mandstra flower poisonous? Pictures of woody mandstra

1. Is the woody mandshurica flower poisonous?

Woody Datura is poisonous, but you won't be poisoned by smelling it normally, unless you get very close and inhale it for a long time. The entire plant of the woody datura is poisonous, among which its fruits and seeds are the most toxic, while the leaves are slightly less toxic, and its leaves and seeds have a sweet taste. If its fruits, seeds or flowers are accidentally eaten, it will cause poisoning, and if consumed in excess, the threat will be even greater. If you have children or pets at home, you should be careful when raising it.

2. Information about Datura stramonium

The woody datura is a plant belonging to the phylum Angiosperms, class Dicots, subclass Gymnopetalum, order Solanales, family Solanaceae and tribe Datura. It is native to the tropics of America and is now cultivated in Beijing, Qingdao and other places in my country. It is usually grown in greenhouses in winter, while in warmer cities such as Fujian and Guangzhou, it can be cultivated outdoors all year round.

Shape: The woody Datura is a small tree, more than two meters tall, with a relatively thick stem and branches on the upper part. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, rectangular or ovate, with a pointed apex and veins one to three centimeters long. Its flowers are solitary and drooping, with pedicels three to five centimeters in length. The corolla is white with green veins and is long funnel-shaped.

Value: In the landscape configuration of southern gardens, there are usually many types of Datura flowers. They have a long flowering period, large flowers, sparse branches and leaves, beautiful flower shapes, and strong fragrance, and have high ornamental value. In addition, its leaves, flowers and seeds contain alkaloids, which are toxic. It is generally used as medicine, and has analgesic, antitussive and secretion-inhibiting effects.

3. Pictures of Datura stramonium