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Brugmansia

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Field Notes

Description:

All parts of Brugmansia plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets. Contact with the eyes can cause pupil diliation or unequal pupil size. Some municipalities prohibit the purchase, sale, or cultivation of Brugmansia plants.

Habitat:

native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil.
-wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Angels Trumpet

Brugmansia

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Edith
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Comments (6)
Kevin8
wowza! powerful stuff! I knew it was poisons but i didn't know people intentionally ingested it.
Edith
Some of the effects when intoxicated with Angel’s Trumpet include: overtalkativeness, convulsive sobbing, aggressive behavior, motoric restelessness and sexual excitement. In one extreme case reported by National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) a man went crazy and severely mutilated himself after drinking Angel’s Trumpet tea.
Ashish
Leafs also used in many Ayurvedic medicines.
Ashish
Its a climber, poisonous seeds used in medical compounds like medicine for cancer.
Edith
Beautiful but there is nothing angelic about it. Angel’s Trumpet contains a high concentration of alkaloids which can be deadly.
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PublishedMay 13, 2011

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