Thorn apple Datura stramonium Thorn Apple Thornapple Jimsonweed are variations of the plant name
Thorn apple Datura stramonium Thorn Apple Thornapple Jimsonweed are variations of the plant name The plant is poisonous to humans horses cattle sheep pigs and chickens Livestock normally avoid it but may be poisoned by eating contaminated hay or silage It is an introduced annual weed which should be handled with extreme care even the touching of the leaves can transfer a serious reaction to the eyes Its effects are caused by tropane alkaloids if found it is recommended that the plant is only touched by gloved hands and that it is incinerated as soon as possible The recent summer has caused the plant to appear widely over the UK as the seeds can remain dormant for many years until suitable weather conditions encourage germination Copyright Press Portrait Service Whites Green Petworth Sussex GU28 9BD 01798 342716 Vat No 415 2201 08
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