News (Media Awareness Project) - US: Jimson Weed |
Title: | US: Jimson Weed |
Published On: | 2006-11-02 |
Source: | USA Today (US) |
Fetched On: | 2008-08-17 19:50:17 |
JIMSON WEED
Details: Part of the nightshade family, jimson weed is a poisonous
plant that contains chemicals such as atropine and scopolamine, which
can cause sensory deprivation and hallucinations.
The plant has purple stems, large leaves with irregular teeth and
trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the evening.
The fruit pods are prickly and split into four chambers containing
seeds. The plants smell bad when crushed.
Effects: The effects of taking jimson weed seeds can last for days.
Overdoses can lead to seizures, comas and respiratory arrest.
Details: Part of the nightshade family, jimson weed is a poisonous
plant that contains chemicals such as atropine and scopolamine, which
can cause sensory deprivation and hallucinations.
The plant has purple stems, large leaves with irregular teeth and
trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the evening.
The fruit pods are prickly and split into four chambers containing
seeds. The plants smell bad when crushed.
Effects: The effects of taking jimson weed seeds can last for days.
Overdoses can lead to seizures, comas and respiratory arrest.
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