Jimson Weed Collection

Common Thorn Apple, Jimson Weed -Datura stramonium-, seed pod, Europe

Jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph
FLO4990755 Jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Thorn apple, 1771-1816. Creator: Hendrik Schwegman
Thorn apple, 1771-1816. Stramonium fructu spinoso rotunde, florew violaceo duplici vet triplici'. Datura stramonium, poisonous flowering plant, has been used as a hallucinogen to cause intense

Poisonous Plants
Vintage lithograph of Poisonous Plants including Deadly Nightshade, Thorn Apple, Henbane, Mezereon, Fools Parsley and Herb Paris

Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Datura Turcarum; II Polium folys & facie Lavendulae; III Linaria purpureo vislacea elatior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Plants, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Plants: 1) Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), 2) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 3) Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), 4) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), 5) Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284606 Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Datura officinal, Stramoine or spinous apple - Thorn apple, loco weed or jimson weed, Datura stramonium
FLO4604536 Datura officinal, Stramoine or spinous apple - Thorn apple, loco weed or jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by

Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho)
CHT176617 Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

John Beale Bordley, 1770. Creator: Charles Willson Peale
John Beale Bordley, 1770

Jimson, or sacred datura, New Mexico
Sacred datura, a hallucinogenic and poisonous native plant, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Sacred Datura, Havasu Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Thorn apple or jimson weed - Datura stramonium (Stramonia) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Datura stramonium, jimsonweed
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed
ME-2111 Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed Datura stramonium Also called - Devil's Trumpet, Devil's Weed, Thorn Apple, Tolguacha, Jamestown Weed, Stinkweed, Locoweed, Datura, Pricklyburr

Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed of Datura
ME-2113 Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed of Datura Datura stramonium Also called - Devil's Trumpet, Devil's Weed, Thorn Apple, Tolguacha, Jamestown Weed, Stinkweed, Locoweed, Datura, Pricklyburr

REDOUTE: DATURA, 1833. Common thorn apple, or jimson weed (Datura stratamonium): engraving after a painting by Pierre-Joseph Redoute for his " Choix des plus belles fleurs, " Paris, 1833

Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) introduced species, close-up of flower and developing fruit, growing in stubble field, Northern Spain, september

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seeds. This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids. Photographed in the UK

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Jimson weed, also known as Common Thorn Apple or Datura stramonium, is a fascinating and mysterious plant native to Europe. Its seed pod is distinctively shaped like a spiky apple, hence its name "Thorn Apple. " However, despite its alluring appearance, this plant falls under the category of poisonous plants. Historical botanical illustrations depict Jimson Weed alongside other toxic plants such as Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, and Purple Toadflax. These intricate hand-colored lithographs from the 19th century showcase the Victorian fascination with documenting various flora. One particular engraving by Lambert Junior captures the essence of Jimson Weed's allure. The stipple copperplate engraving showcases detailed drawings by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton. This artwork highlights the delicate beauty of this dangerous plant. Another depiction in Hortus Eystettensis displays Jimson Weed alongside Germander and Purple Toadflax. These illustrations serve as a reminder that even seemingly harmless flowers can possess hidden dangers. Datura stramonium has been historically referred to by many names: Stramoine or spinous apple - Thorn apple, loco weed or jimson weed. Each name reflects different aspects of its characteristics and effects on those who encounter it. In more recent times, sacred Datura has found its place in natural landscapes like Havasu Canyon within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and New Mexico's enchanting scenery. Despite their ethereal beauty against breathtaking backdrops, these wildflowers should be admired from afar due to their toxicity. The captivating history and visual representations surrounding Jimson Weed remind us of nature's complexity and potential hazards lurking beneath its surface.