Datura stramonium [Thorn Apple]

[Adrian]

Davies, Adrian (2022) Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae) Thorn Apple. Flower photographed in Visible light, UV reflected and UV-induced fluorescence. LINK

 

Synonyms:

The synonym list is extensive. Please consult the reference below.

 

Other Common Names:

Jimsom Weed, Devil's Trumpet

 

Comment:

An American native sometimes found growing as a weed in the UK. I collected some seeds some years ago, and one finally germinated in a pot this year (probably due to the hot dry summer). It is highly poisonous.

(I posted some UVF images of the seed pod here in December 2014.)

 

Reference: Wikipedia (accessed 12 Jan 2023) Datura stramonium

 

Technical details:

UVR (top): Nikon D800 full spectrum converted, 105mm UV Nikkor, Baader U filter, 4 x full spectrum converted Metz 45 CT flash guns. 1/160th @ f/11

UVF (bottom): Nikon D850 with 105mm micro Nikkor. Light painted with NEM torch. 10 seconds at f/16.

 

[colinbm]

Good showing Adrian

[Andy Perrin]

Nice!

[Nate]

I have heard of this, but never seen one, great pics

[Andrew Dayer]

Really clean images.

I remember reading about datura from Carlos Castenda's books as a teenager - always wondered what it looked like.

[Doug A]

Lovely detailed images. Some weeds are so beautiful. 

Thanks for sharing,

Doug A

[cazza132]

Very nice work!

[KaJashey]

Dose makes the poison. It's a source of atropine whitch is an essential meditation. It is easy to overdose on. That can be a long bad trip or death but it can also be useful. Knowing what it was helped me not be so scared of this plant.