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What is the most poisonous plant you all grow?
Datura stramonium
Uses: Whole plant contains atropine, scopolamine, and other alkaloids; used in eye diseases (atropine dilates pupils; causes dry mouth, depresses bladder muscles, impedes actions of parasympathetic nerves, used in parkinson's disease; scopolamine used in patches behind ear for vertigo. Leaves were once smoked as an antispasmodic for asthmas and spasmodic cough; also sedative and pain relieving. Folk remedy for cancer.
Warning: Violently toxic, especially the speeds. Causes severe hallucinations. Many fatalities recorded and not rare. Those who collect this plant may end up with swollen eyelids.
