Thanks, Mayur ji. Here are some extract from Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_inoxia
*Datura inoxia* (*thorn-apple*, *downy thorn-apple*, *Indian-apple*, * moonflower <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonflower>*, *sacred datura*, * toloatzin*, or *toloache*) is a species in the family Solanaceae<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae>. It is native to Central <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America> and South America <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America>, and introduced<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introduced_species>in Africa <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa>, Asia<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia>, Australia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia> and Europe<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe>. The scientific name is often cited as *D. innoxia*. The plant was first described in 1768 by English botanist Philip Miller<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Miller>. The name *Datura metalloides* was for some time erroneously applied to some members of the species, but that name has now been abandoned.[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_inoxia#cite_note-Preissel-0> *Datura inoxia* is an annual <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual_plant> shrubby <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrub> plant that typically reaches a height of 0.6 to 1.5 metres. Its stems<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_stem>and leaves <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf> are covered with short and soft grayish <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray> hairs, giving the whole plant a grayish appearance. It has elliptic<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_shape> entire-edged <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf#Margins_.28edge.29> leaves with pinnate venation<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf#Venation_.28arrangement_of_the_veins.29> .[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_inoxia#cite_note-Preissel-0> All parts of the plant emit a foul odor similar to rancid peanut butter when crushed or bruised, although most people find the fragrance of the flowers to be quite pleasant when they bloom at night.[*citation needed<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed> *] The flowers are white <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White>, trumpet<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet>-shaped, 12–19 cm long. They first grow upright, and later incline downward. It flowers from early summer until late fall. The fruit is an egg-shaped <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oval_(geometry)>spiny capsule <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(fruit)>, about 5 cm in diameter. It splits open when ripe, dispersing the seeds. Another means of dispersal <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_dispersal> is by the fruit spines getting caught in the fur <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur> of animals, who then carry the fruit far from the mother plant. The seeds have hibernation <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_hibernation> capabilities, and can last for years in the soil. The seeds, as well as the entirety of this plant, are also hallucinogenic<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallucinogenic>, but have a high probability of overdose<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overdose> . All parts of *Datura* plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets. Some municipalities prohibit the purchase, sale, or cultivation of *Datura*plants. [1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_inoxia#cite_note-Preissel-0> Other good links:http://www.zanthan.com/gardens/plants/datura.html (details with pictures), http://www.fs.fed.us/global/iitf/pdf/shrubs/Datura%20metel.pdf (details with a drawing). 2009/1/11 mayur nandikar <[email protected]> > HI, > They r right Its Look Like Datura inoxia > Common in waste land. Seeds contains hyoscine, hyoscyamine and traces of > atropine. > thanx > > > On 1/11/09, Thiruvengadam Ekambaram <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> FRiends >> >> This I took it from Bharatpur after 1st gate while entering, on 6th >> Jan.2009. >> This looks similar to white angle's trumpet but size is less than half. >> Local people called this as Dadura. >> Please give ID >> >> >> IMG_0153a.jpg >> >> These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. >> Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ >> >> >> -- With regards, J.M.Garg "We often ignore the beauty around us" Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
