Daturas

/dəˈtʊrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of datura; multiple plants or species of the Datura genus.

Etymology

Plural of 'datura' from Sanskrit 'dhattūra.' Different species of Datura exist worldwide, each with varying potency and alkaloid compositions.

Kelly Says

Different Datura species vary wildly in their potency—one plant might contain a 'safe' dose in one leaf and a lethal dose in another, which is why datura-related emergency room visits are tragic and surprisingly common.

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