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Brugmansia
All parts of Brugmansia plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets. Contact with the eyes can cause pupil diliation or unequal pupil size. Some municipalities prohibit the purchase, sale, or cultivation of Brugmansia plants.
native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil. -wikipedia
wowza! powerful stuff! I knew it was poisons but i didn't know people intentionally ingested it.
Some of the effects when intoxicated with Angel’s Trumpet include: overtalkativeness, convulsive sobbing, aggressive behavior, motoric restelessness and sexual excitement. In one extreme case reported by National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) a man went crazy and severely mutilated himself after drinking Angel’s Trumpet tea.
Its a climber, poisonous seeds used in medical compounds like medicine for cancer.
Beautiful but there is nothing angelic about it. Angel’s Trumpet contains a high concentration of alkaloids which can be deadly.
Spotted on May 13, 2011
Submitted on May 13, 2011
