jimson weed

Meanings

• Noun

  A toxic plant, scientifically known as Datura stramonium, which is native to America and causes hallucinations and delirium if ingested.

  - "Ang pangkasayan na platang na ito, Jimson weed na binanggit."
  - "Ngunit hindi lahat nakikitang Jimson weed ay toxikal."
  - "Maraming mga kasabuan ang nakasalalay sa Jimson weed."

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Synonyms

Jamestown weed , angel's trumpet , devil's apple , devil's cucumber , devil's trumpet , moonflower , stinkweed , thorn apple , zombie's cucumber

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Rhymes

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weed , seed , need , greed , feed

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Variants

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jimsonweed , jimsonweeds , thorn apple

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Etymology

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Jimson weed derives its name from an old American English dialect where 'jimson' was a term for any poisonous plant.

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Trivia

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1. Jimson weed was used by early American settlers to poison the water supplies of Native Americans.

2. Jimson weed is a common ingredient in 'witches' brew' and other hallucinogenic concoctions.

3. The bell-shaped flowers of Jimson weed are often pollinated by moths and bees, making it an important plant for pollinators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Datura stramonium: The scientific name for Jimson weed.

2. Delirium: A state of confusion and disorientation, often associated with Jimson weed consumption.

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Culture

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Jimson weed has been used in various forms of art, literature, and music, often as a symbol of delirium and hallucinations. In some cultures, it has been used for medicinal purposes, especially for treating Parkinson's disease.

How to Memorize "jimson weed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant with large, bell-shaped flowers and toxic, hallucinogenic properties. Visualize its scientific name, Datura stramonium, and the various cultural and artistic representations of Jimson weed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Jimson weed with delirium and hallucinations, as well as with the toxic properties of other poisonous plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the name 'Jimson weed' with 'Jimmy's Wicked Delirium', emphasizing its hallucinogenic properties and the confusion and disorientation it causes.

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