Meteloides, D. guayaquilensis,Datura, Pricklyburr, Recurved thorn-apple, Downy thorn-apple, Safed dhatura

Datura innoxia Syn.: D. meteloides, D. guayaquilensis (Common name: Datura, Pricklyburr, Recurved thorn-apple, Downy thorn-apple, Safed dhatura) - Solanaceae, 

a perennial or annual shrubby plant native of South America. It is now naturalized in India. In traditional medicine, it is a reputed drug in the treatment of rabid dog-bites and poisonous insect bites. The dried leaves and flowering tops are known for their narcotic and anti-spasmodic properties. 

Reference 

Surendra Parihar
Ex.Professor and Head.
Deptt. of Seed , Science and Technology.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
Pusa, 
New Delhi, 
India 110012

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