Sacred Datura

The primary subject is identified as a plant, specifically Sacred Datura (*Datura wrightii*). This identification is based on the large, solitary, erect, trumpet-shaped white flower and the simple, ovate, dark green leaves, which are characteristic of this species. The overall bushy, herbaceous appearance is also consistent. An insect, a bee, is visible inside the flower, indicating a pollination interaction.

Caution

Toxic

This species may be harmful. Avoid physical contact.

Field notes

Poison!

Overview

Conservation

Not at risk

Datura wrightii, commonly known as sacred datura, is a poisonous perennial plant species and ornamental flower of the family Solanaceae native to the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is sometimes used as a hallucinogen due to its psychoactive alkaloids. D. wrightii is classified as an anticholinergic deliriant.

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Observation

Observed

August, 2:46 PM

Shared

August 18, 2026

Also known as

Hairy Thorn-apple

Hoary Thorn-apple

Recurved Thorn-apple

Sacred Datura

Sacred Thorn-apple

Sacred Thorn-apple, Hairy Thornapple, Western Jimson Weed

Sacred Thornapple

Western Jimsonweed

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Datura

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