As a result of the work of Rowson 1, who found that the induced polyploids of various Solanaceous plants possessed higher alkaloidal contents than the normal varieties, we have investigated during the ...

Q: I read about something called Datura in an old mystery novel. Mixed with honey, it was used as a hypnotic drug to keep a kidnap victim in control. What is it, and how does it work? A: The ...

Maha Shivratri 2026: Dhatura, belonging to the family Solanaceae. The most common species, often referred to as jimsonweed or thorn apple, is Datura stramonium L.. Other notable species include Datura ...

Erano di una solanacea altamente tossica, la Datura Metel, le foglie scambiate probabilmente per cime di rapa e utilizzate per condire la pasta che hanno avvelenato un'intera famiglia ieri nel centro ...

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