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datura

/ˈdætərə/ noun · British & US
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What does datura mean?

noun

A genus of poisonous plants, particularly the jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), known for their toxic alkaloids and hallucinogenic properties.

Example

"The hikers were warned not to touch the datura plants, as they can cause severe hallucinations and even death."

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