what is datura stramonium
Datura stramonium, known by the common names Jimson weed or Devil's snare, is a plant in the nightshade family.It is believed to have originated in Mexico, but has now become naturalized in many other regions.Other common names for D. stramonium include thornapple and moon flower, and it has the Spanish name Toloache.atura stramonium is a foul-smelling, erect, annual, freely branching herb that forms a bush up to 2 to 5 ft (60 to 150 cm) tall.