datura

/ˈdɑːtərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of poisonous plants in the nightshade family, often used in traditional medicine but also highly toxic.

“The hiker ingested a poisonous datura plant while foraging in the wilderness.”

Synonyms

  • deadly nightshade
  • devil's trumpet

Antonyms

  • non-toxic plant
  • safe herb