jimsonweed

noun, often capitalized

jim·son·weed | \ ˈjim(p)-sən-ˌwēd

Definition of jimsonweed

: a poisonous tall annual weed (Datura stramonium) of the nightshade family with rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers, and roundish prickly fruits

— called also thorn apple

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Their hunt, which was meant to shed light on the religious and ritualistic history of smoking, had already yielded tobacco and jimsonweed residue in pipes dating back a few hundred years. — Michael Price, Science | AAAS, "Americans have been lighting up for more than 3000 years, ancient pipe reveals," 15 June 2018

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jimsonweed

noun

jim·son·weed | \ ˈjim-sən-ˌwēd

Kids Definition of jimsonweed

: a poisonous weedy plant with bad-smelling leaves and large white or purple flowers

jimsonweed

noun

jim·son·weed

variants: also jimpsonweed \ ˈjim(p)-sən-ˌwēd

Medical Definition of jimsonweed

: a poisonous tall annual weed of the genus Datura (D. stramonium) that has rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers, and prickly round fruits and that is a source of stramonium

— called also Jamestown weed