datura
Inglês
Palavras facilmente confundidas
belladonnahemlockmandrakeNotas: Também conhecida como 'jimsonweed' ou 'thorn apple'.
Sinônimos e antônimos
Sinônimos
jimsonweed·thorn apple
jimsonweed: Nome comum na América do Norte.thorn apple: Refere-se ao fruto espinhoso.
Regência e colocações
genus of
Datura is a genus of plants.
Indica classificação.
contain alkaloids
Datura plants contain potent alkaloids.
Descreve o conteúdo.
ingestion of
Ingestion of datura can be dangerous.
Refers to the act of consuming.
Contexto cultural e nuances
The genus Datura comprises several species of plants, many native to the Americas. They are widely recognized for their large, trumpet-shaped flowers and for containing tropane alkaloids such as scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine in their parts. These substances give the plant hallucinogenic and toxic properties, requiring extreme caution in handling and use. Historically, datura has been employed in shamanic rituals and traditional medicine across various cultures, but its use is controversial due to risks of poisoning and severe side effects, including delirium, memory loss, and even death. In some regions, it is popularly known as 'angel's trumpet' or 'thorn apple'.
Espanhol
Palavras facilmente confundidas
estramoniotoloachebeleñoNotas: Também conhecida como 'estramonio'.
Sinônimos e antônimos
Sinônimos
estramonio·toloache
estramonio: Nome comum na América do Norte.toloache: Refere-se ao fruto espinhoso.
Regência e colocações
género de
La datura es un género de plantas.
Indica classificação.
contener alcaloides
Las plantas de datura contienen alcaloides potentes.
Descreve o conteúdo.
consumo de
El consumo de datura puede ser peligroso.
Se refiere al acto de ingerir.
Contexto cultural e nuances
The genus Datura comprises several species of plants, many native to the Americas. They are widely recognized for their large, trumpet-shaped flowers and for containing tropane alkaloids such as scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine in their parts. These substances give the plant hallucinogenic and toxic properties, requiring extreme caution in handling and use. Historically, datura has been employed in shamanic rituals and traditional medicine across various cultures, but its use is controversial due to risks of poisoning and severe side effects, including delirium, memory loss, and even death. In some regions, it is popularly known as 'angel's trumpet' or 'thorn apple'.
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