1. Plural of jimsonweed; poisonous plants of the nightshade family with trumpet-shaped white or purple flowers and spiny seed pods.
Usage: Also called datura or thorn apple; Highly toxic; contains tropane alkaloids; Common in temperate regions

Examples

• The jimsonweeds growing along the roadside were easily identified by their large white flowers.
• Farmers often remove jimsonweeds from their fields because they are toxic to livestock.
• The spiny seed pods of jimsonweeds can spread seeds over long distances.
• Jimsonweeds contain dangerous alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and serious poisoning.
• Children should be warned never to touch or ingest jimsonweeds found in gardens or wild areas.