Common Name: Jimsonweed Plant Species: Datura stramonium Family: Solanaceae Plant Symbol: DAST Photographer: Calvin J. Hamilton Copyright: © 2004 Calvin J. Hamilton Date: 2004/09/20 Location: U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D. C.

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This plant was originally called Jamestown weed by the early Jamestown, Virginia settlers. The leaves were dried and smoked to relieve asthma. The leaves were also used to relieve pain.