Yeah, this one is worth a full browse.

  • joshthewaster@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I do. They were here when I moved in and are common in the area. Animals, including my pets, aren’t interested in them and they aren’t a problem if you don’t eat them. Since I learned what they are I do wash my hands after handling them out of an abundance of caution but I’m not getting rid of them because they grow well and look awesome.

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      2 months ago

      Yeah this, I’m sure Epstein raped and drugged tons of minors but I don’t think he needed to grow datura to do that. It’s just a somewhat common plant to have. There are loads of better daterape drugs, especially for someone who is wealthy enough to own their own rape-island.

      Even the legendary Terence McKenna didn’t use datura. He did try it a bunch, but apparently found little to no use for it.

      Terence McKenna - Deliriants like Datura and Ketamine vs. Psychedelic Tryptamines

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      2 months ago

      Unfortunately some animals learn to avoid it from trying it. But I’m sure, like a lot of poisonous plants, it’s probably pretty bitter for most animals.

      My buddy had chickens and a peacock running around and birds will sometimes eat a lot of random stuff.

      They sure are very pretty flowers and seem to grow easy.

      Just too bad they are so dangerous.