Datura

Datura is a genus of nine closely related species of night-blooming flowers. It is known by several different names, including Devil's Trumpet, Thornapples, Jimsonweeds, Moonflower, and Sacred Datura.

Datura blooms with big, spectacular trumpet-shaped blossoms that stand tall and face the sky. The blooms are typically white, although depending on the species, they can also be pink, purple, or yellow.

These aromatic flowers bloom in the evenings of the fall, spring, and summer. Datura is one of the latter lingering night flowers on this list, closing by noon the next day.

While these flowers are beautiful, Datura is a member of the nightshade family and is a highly poisonous perennial with hallucinogenic properties. They can be dangerous if handled or ingested, and they are not appropriate for a home with pets or children.