Stramonium Collection

Poisonous Plants
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna); Thorn Apple (Datura Stramonium); Henbane (Hyoscyamus Niger); Mezereon (Daphne Mezereum); Fools Parsley (Aethusa Cynapium);

Jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Thorn-Apple (colour litho)
3116895 Thorn-Apple (colour litho); (add.info.: Datura stramonium Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left
541215 Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

PD. 993-1973 Thorn Apple flower from Ecuador, Datura rosei (gouache)
FIT82792 PD.993-1973 Thorn Apple flower from Ecuador, Datura rosei (gouache) by Withers, Augusta Innes (fl.1829-65); 39.7x25.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Monkshood and datura
Monkshood, Aconitum napellus 1, jimson weed or datura, Datura stramonium 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Thorn apple, Datura stramonium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Jimsonweed or Devils snare, Datura stramonium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Devils trumpet, Datura stramonium 1, 2, and lilac, Syringa vulgaris 3, 4. (Stramonia, Syringa.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e

Curtis British Entomology Plate 673
Hemiptera: Cixius dionysii = Cixius cunicularius [Plant: Datura stramonium (Thorn-apple)] Date: 1824-39

Plants / Datura Stramonium
Common Thorn Apple or Thorny Apple of Peru or Devils Apple or Jamestown / Jimson Weed

Doornappel Datura stramonium Dooren Appel Stramonium
Doornappel (Datura stramonium), Dooren Appel. / Stramonium. / Pommes de perou. (title on object), Doornappel. Numbered top right: 318. Top right the name in five languages

Datura stramonium (Jimson weed)
Illustration of a Datura stramonium (Jimson weed)

Corolla examples: deadly nightshade, thorn apple, periwinkle and wallflower.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Stramonium: Unveiling the Mysteries of Poisonous Plants" Delve into the intriguing world of poisonous plants with a focus on stramonium, also known as Jimson weed or Datura stramonium. This captivating species belongs to a family that includes other toxic plants like Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara). However, it is the Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) that takes center stage in terms of danger. In this vivid image from Ecuador's PD. 993-1973 Thorn Apple flower, we witness the mesmerizing beauty of Datura rosei captured through gouache artistry. The combination of Monkshood and datura showcases an enchanting blend of colors and shapes. Stramonium, commonly referred to as Thorn apple, possesses an alluring yet treacherous nature. Its presence can be identified by its distinctive trumpet-shaped flowers which come in various shades such as white, purple, and pink. These blooms are often accompanied by spiky thorns for added protection. The nickname "Devil's Snare" aptly describes Jimsonweed due to its potent toxicity and has been associated with numerous legends throughout history, believed to possess supernatural powers capable of ensnaring unsuspecting victims within its grasp. Curtis British Entomology Plate 673 provides us with a glimpse into the intricate corolla structures found in deadly nightshade and thorn apple varieties. These examples highlight both their allure and potential peril. As we explore these fascinating plants further, one cannot help but marvel at their resilience amidst adversity while acknowledging their inherent dangers. Caution should always prevail when encountering these captivating yet potentially lethal specimens from nature's vast repertoire – reminding us that beauty can sometimes hide behind a veil of poison.