"Martin Brown" wrote in message
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On Oct 21, 11:37 am, Judith in France
wrote:
To those who sent me emails for Datura seeds, I haven't forgotten, as
soon as the first week in November arrives, I will be posting them.
Remember to use gloves when handling the seeds. I am told that just a
few can be fatal to a large animal although I am not sure how accurate
that is. When the pods split, they leave zillions of seeds on the
ground and I have yet to see a dead animal.

I used to leave the datura seeds over winter in the greenhouse as
natural rodent bait. It was pretty effective.

I think the toxicity is overplayed a bit, but you really don't want to
take chances. It is a potent chemical weapon. The smell of the bruised
leaves is enough to put most people off although the scent of the
flowers on a warm evening is divine. Been a bit cold and wet for them
where I live this year. Definitely wash your hands after handling.

Regards,
Martin Brown

I believe the leaves are a hallucinagen, much used by Native American
shaman.

Pat