California Jimson Weed (Datura wrightii) produces beautiful large trumpet-shaped flowers that are generally white to pinkish purple. Also known as "thornapple" the plant gets its prickly common name from the appearance of seed capsules that are about the size of walnuts and covered with thorns. The plant is highly poisonous and its abuse has caused many deaths particularly among experimenting teenagers. However, Native Americans (as well as Eastern Indian, Caribbean, and Mexican cultures) continue to use Datura as an herbal medicine.

California Jimson Weed (Datura wrightii) produces beautiful large trumpet-shaped flowers that are generally white to pinkish purple. Also known as "thornapple" the plant gets its prickly common name from the appearance of seed capsules that are about the size of walnuts and covered with thorns. The plant is highly poisonous and its abuse has caused many deaths particularly among experimenting teenagers. However, Native Americans (as well as Eastern Indian, Caribbean, and Mexican cultures) continue to use Datura as an herbal medicine.