Datura, genus of about nine species of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Several Datura species are collected for use as drugs, and others are cultivated for their showy flowers. 1. the dangers of datura : a warning about an underestimated plant 2. the iridescent datura : a brief overview of the plant's properties 3. toxic ingredients in datura : why caution is advised 4. the effects of datura fruits on the body: from nausea to unconsciousness 5. skin contact with datura : risk of allergic reactions and chemical burns 6. recognize and act on symptoms of poisoning: First aid in case of poisoning by datura 7. keep children and pets away: How to protect them from the ... Datura , a genus of medicinal herb from the Solanaceae family, is credited with toxic as well as medicinal properties. The different plant parts of Datura sp., mainly D. stramonium L., commonly known as Datura or Jimson Weed, exhibit potent ... Datura is a genus of nine species of highly poisonous, vespertine-flowering plants belonging to the nightshade family. They are commonly known as thornapples, jimsonweeds, devil's trumpets, and have a long history of use for causing delirious states and death.