Why is Datura so attractive?

There are rich wild vegetation in the countryside, and there are many kinds of plants, some of which are beautiful in shape and gorgeous in flowers, and some of which look very beautiful and attractive. But in fact, it is a poisonous plant, and the whole plant of one plant is highly toxic and widely distributed in rural areas. This kind of plant has strong nature and adaptability, and is found in many places. This beautiful blooming plant grows on both sides of rural roads, on the edge of farmland or behind houses and Woods.

This plant begins to bloom in summer, and the flowering period can last for a long time until autumn. These flowers are trumpet-shaped, huge and beautiful in color. Most are white, pink and yellow. Sheep herders in rural areas are most worried that their sheep will eat poisonous plants, including this plant. After eating by mistake, the sheep will have convulsions, lodging and other phenomena after poisoning, and even hang the sheep seriously. This plant is very common in the famous countryside: Datura stramonium.

Datura stramonium is poisonous, and its branches, roots, flowers and fruits are all poisonous, especially in fruits, which has a strong anesthetic effect. This also makes Datura stramonium a raw material for making anesthetics. Although Datura stramonium is poisonous, it is often seen in rural areas that villagers dig it and plant it in their own yards for maintenance. This flower is obviously poisonous. Why do they keep it at home?

The ornamental function is very strong: although the whole plant of Datura stramonium is highly toxic, the plant shape is really beautiful and generous, especially the flowers are beautiful and pleasing to the eye. In addition, Datura stramonium has low environmental requirements and is easy to grow. It is easy to be dug up by villagers and transplanted into their own homes for maintenance, which will make it easy to survive. And after the summer, bloom will continue. The huge and gorgeous flowers are really beautiful. For ornamental purposes, villagers will regard it as an ornamental flower.

The venom of Datura stramonium is very safe and will not be eaten by mistake: although the whole plant of Datura stramonium is poisonous, the venom will only erupt after being eaten and will not be released into the air by itself. Therefore, Datura stramonium is relatively safe as long as it can be taken care of at ordinary times to avoid eating by mistake, and it can also be used as a flower. In fact, not only do families like to raise Datura stramonium, but it is also one of the most common flower varieties in some tourist attractions or gardens.

Datura stramonium is a herbaceous or semi-shrubby plant of Datura in Solanaceae, with a height of 0.5- 1.5 m, stout stems, woody bottom and vigorous growth. Datura stramonium, due to its own toxicity, rarely occurs pests and diseases, and its reproduction speed is very fast. It likes continuous growth very much, and it is most common in sunny open areas. Do you like this beautiful and poisonous Datura?