Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Angel's Trumpet |
| Scientific Name | Brugmansia suaveolens |
| Main Color | Purple |
| Plant Type |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Month Found | Sep |
| Image | Brugmansia-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbotsbury |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Angel's Trumpet is a large, woody shrub or small tree with pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The flowers are highly fragrant, especially in the evening, and come in shades of white, yellow, or pink.
Distribution
Native to the southeastern regions of Brazil, Angel's Trumpet is now cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Traditionally used in South American shamanic rituals for its hallucinogenic properties, but such use is dangerous due to toxicity.
Edibility
Inedible - all parts of the plant are toxic and should not be consumed.
Human Toxicity
Highly_Toxic
Highly Toxic - ingestion can cause severe hallucinations, paralysis, and can be fatal. Handling the plant may also cause skin irritation.
Pet Toxicity
Highly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to severe neurological symptoms and potentially death.
Active Compounds
Scopolamine, hyoscyamine, atropine.