Brugmansia aurea
Brugmansia aurea, the golden angel's trumpet, is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, endemic to Ecuador. Since March 2014, it has been listed as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN but before that, it was listed as Vulnerable. Despite being declared extinct in its native range, "Brugmansia aurea" is a popular ornamental and is widely cultivated, like the other members of its genus. It is sold and grown as a garden plant, described as a large evergreen subtropical shrub capable of growing to in height. The large, pendent, trumpet-shaped yellow or  white blooms appear in summer and autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The pleasant fragrance is strongest in the evening. Etymology. The Latin specific epithet "aurea" means "golden". Cultivation. Several cultivars exist, notably 'Grand Marnier' with peach-coloured flowers. It dislikes temperatures below , but may be placed outside in a sheltered spot during the summer months. Toxicity. All parts of the plant are poisonous.