Jimsonweed: meaning, definitions and examples

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jimsonweed

 

[ หˆdส’ษชmษ™nหŒwฤ“d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

toxic plant

Jimsonweed, scientifically known as Datura stramonium, is a toxic perennial plant known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers and spiky seed pods. It is native to North America but has spread to many other regions. The plant is infamous for its hallucinogenic properties due to the presence of tropane alkaloids such as atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine. While it has historical uses in traditional medicine and ritualistic practices, ingestion can lead to severe poisoning and has been associated with numerous fatal cases. Therefore, caution is strongly advised when encountering this plant.

Synonyms

Datura stramonium, moonflower, thorn apple.

Examples of usage

  • Many college students experiment with jimsonweed for its psychoactive effects.
  • In some folklore, jimsonweed is considered a powerful tool for divination.
  • Several historical accounts document the toxic effects of jimsonweed on unknowing users.

Translations

Translations of the word "jimsonweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estramรดnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฎเคธเคจเคตเฅ€เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teufelskrรคuter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daun jimson

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bieluล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒ ใ‚ฝใƒณใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท datura

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estramonio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท datura

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์Šจ์œ„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุชูˆุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ durman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ durman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข ่Œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beloฤrnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ datura

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝัˆะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jimsonweed

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estramonio

Etymology

The term 'jimsonweed' originates from the early 19th century, with the name linked to a particular incident in 1676 in Jamestown, Virginia, where soldiers consumed the plant and experienced severe hallucinations. The word 'jimson' is believed to be a colloquial modification of 'Jamestown', and 'weed' refers to its status as a wild plant. Jimsonweed has long played a role in various indigenous cultures, where its psychoactive effects were utilized in spiritual ceremonies and health practices. Despite its historical use, the toxic nature of the plant became evident, leading to its notoriety and cautionary tales regarding its consumption. Over time, the plant has been studied for both its pharmacological properties and the dangers it poses, creating a complex narrative surrounding its place in botanical literature and cultural practices.