Genus Datura (Noun)
Meaning
Thorn apple.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Datura, commonly known as thorn apple, is a group of poisonous plants that have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Datura stramonium, a species within the genus Datura, is a thorny shrub that produces white or purple flowers and is native to North America.
- The genus Datura is characterized by its trumpet-shaped flowers and spiny fruit, which contains the seeds of the thorn apple plant.
- In some cultures, the genus Datura is considered a sacred plant, used in rituals and ceremonies to induce trance-like states and spiritual experiences.
- The thorn apple, a member of the genus Datura, has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and asthma.