Oh good ol jimson weed. I was a bit of an idiot in middle school… we saw an article in the newspaper that some local kids had eaten jimson weed to “get high” and ended up in the hospital. The article showed pictures and everything So of course we went looking for some, and find it we did. A few of us ate some and me and one other ate more and more, wondering why we only felt slightly dull and barely highed up. I didn’t know it took hours for the stuff to really kick in. What followed was 3 days of madness - never knowing what was real or a hallucination, unable to read or see clearly because my pupils took up my whole eyes. I was watching TV and then I heard my mom come home, and all the sudden I realized the tv wasn’t even turned on. I had to pee every 35 seconds, my body trying to rid the poison I guess. By the next morning there was no hiding what was up. I kept blurting out in conversation with people who weren’t there. It was nothing like a mind opening and euphoric hallucinogen - just pure hallucination and discomfort. My mouth was so dry it was chapped on the inside. I ended up in the hospital drinking charcoal and collecting ‘evidence’ that chunks of plaster were falling from the ceiling onto my hospital bed. It was crazy, and even years later I’d wonder if maybe I was in a nut house somewhere strapped to a bed and imagining my life going on 😂 Careful out there friends. Don’t be young - and if you have to be young, don’t be stupid.

@timk7073

3 ай бұрын

Like you, I ate a bunch of these seeds and after a few hours, I lost touch with reality for maybe 12-16 hours. It was nuts. My friend gave me some at a party and I had no idea what I was in for.

@thejailbrokenbiker

3 ай бұрын

@@timk7073what more did you experience ?

@timk7073

3 ай бұрын

@@thejailbrokenbiker It was a lot like I have heard others describe pretty consistently, which was that it kicked in after about an hour. Seeing and talking to people who weren't there. I also hallucinated lighting and smoking imaginary cigarettes that would float away from me. Would not recommend.

@RedVRCC

3 ай бұрын

It's truly insane, I was binge watching datura trip reports and they're all universally terrifying and insane. Datura and deliriants in general are something I will never try. Well maybe if you put me in a padded room and paid me enough money.

@theabhorrentchef7226

3 ай бұрын

Ah I forgot about trip reports. I used to spend a lot of time on erowid and totse back in the days. Somehow I never checked out datura trip reports. I’m not surprised to hear they’re all crazy

I love solanaceous plants and I always get excited to unexpectedly find them on walks or drives. Not long ago, I watched jimsonweed growing alongside the road on my way to work and was saddened when someone ripped it out (but I understand why). I worked at the Smithsonian for a couple years identifying all sorts of Solanaceae specimens in their collection which were sent in from around the world. What a beautiful family of plants!

@TrilliumWildEdibles

8 ай бұрын

They are not only diverse and beautiful but extremely important for humanity and I can certainly understand your fascination with them. Thank you for sharing your sentiment with us all!

@paullhirondelle1188

Ай бұрын

Indeed a very beautiful and fascinating family- and some insects have adapted and depend on them as well.

Aye this is a great video I have one of these plants growing. I love the smell of the flowers honestly. I am well aware of how dangerous the plant is. That's why I love it 😊. You should do a part 2.

Always great information

Oh Josh so good to see you ❤️ it's been a while.

Good informational video, thanks for sharing, God bless !

I get them in my garden in the UK, I can only assume they’ve got there via the bird seed feeder!

The leaves on the second flower picture remind me a bit of the castor plant leaves, though those are more red. I thought moon flower and jimson weed are different plants, though similar, but if I recall the moonflower doesn't have those spiky ends.

I’ve found that these pop up after clearing old forests or fields but then can fail to germinate into the next year. I’ve collected seeds for future germination we’ll see how it goes. I am not consuming this plant by any means lol.

It is neurotoxic. My parents had it take over the yard so I told my father I would get rid of it. I got intoxicated after weedeating it and had to go and lay on the couch.

So many incredible videos, wow, but nothing on my faves like amanita muscaria and Newfoundland tea?

@TrilliumWildEdibles

4 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! Amanita is one I've avoided covering, mainly because I get a lot of flack from people for talking about mushrooms, for whatever reason. Also there's a few different amanita mushrooms in region and I'm not always sure enough to do a video on it. Newfoundland Tea is a plant I haven't found to my knowledge so I just couldn't cover it. Hopefully someday I'll be able to.

@doveseye.4666

4 ай бұрын

@@TrilliumWildEdibles the first plant you when you land in Canada is that plant.

What’s the best way to rid your landscape, or garden beds if this plant? It shows up in random places on my property even by the chicken coop.

ya grew up with this plant, it's pretty, I've heard it called the Devil's Apple.

@TrilliumWildEdibles

8 ай бұрын

Yep, among other common names like thorn apple, devils weed, or moon flower. It's flowers are absolutely beautiful though and I wish I would have known this plant was here in flower because I would have filmed it then but it's growing in the city and I rarely ever go in the city.

👍

Plenty in North Al.

It's toxic, but it sometimes grown as an ornamental. It is a member of the nightshade species.

A beautiful weed but yes toxic I had one grow huge because it was well fed it was over my head then I started cutting it back Usually in my yard its only a foot high I am short 😂 Much love xoxox

@wildedibles819

8 ай бұрын

Mine is purple I can't remember is the name different?

A friend's brother ate a bunch of seeds and he ended up in the hospital. He said he saw pink elephants. I don't think it was worth it though.

If you handle it, it is hard to get the sickening smell out of your hands.

@ourfamilyoutdoors7331

8 ай бұрын

The bark or red osage dogwood is the same in the way that it has a sickly sweet smell that lingers in your nostrils. Some Jimson weed/Darura smells kind of like fruit loops to me

@TrilliumWildEdibles

8 ай бұрын

Thankfully I didn't get that this time from touching it as I hand roll my own cigarettes. Last time I saw this plant, approximately 7 to 8 years ago it was a different story. I was trying to ensure an identification and was very rough with it and my hands smelled like an overly sweet rotting fruit with a sort of chemical smell that's hard to describe. I used baking soda and dawn to get rid of it but man were my hands dry after that! This time I was very gentle so I wouldn't have to go through that again.

@nibornnyw3185

8 ай бұрын

​@TrilliumWildEdibles if that happens again, or if you live in a hard water area, rinse with vinegar water. Just a dash of vinegar in water. Your skin will not be so dry.

@_casg

4 ай бұрын

I just found a dried ol branch of these , they look dead after but very intriguing to look at

Hey Josh, great video, have you ever done a video on Virginia creeper, when I 1st saw it in my yard I thought wow look at all those grapes, I was lucky to read up on it 1st or I wouldn't be writing this, very deadly. But I can see how someone without foresight to know not to touch that plant which could kill you if I read into it right. Take care buddy & how's the book coming, hopefully not to many things holding you up, always looking for your video's, jeep them coming buddy. 👍⚓️🇺🇲

@ourfamilyoutdoors7331

8 ай бұрын

Canadian moon seed is another poison plant that can be mistaken for wild grapes

@TrilliumWildEdibles

8 ай бұрын

I've covered Virginia Creeper in a few videos but I don't think I've ever done a dedicated video on it. It's not usually deadly, in fact I'm not aware of a death associated with it directly, it just causes extreme burning sensation if eaten. It has been used in the past by some native tribes combined with Jack in the Pulpit to cause extreme discomfort that had led to suicide according to some historical accounts I've read. With Virginia Creeper it usually needs to be consumed or crushed in the hands for the oxalates to be released, which causes the burning sensation. However some people are really allergic to it and get very intense rashes from just touching it. There is another plant called Canadian Moonseed which is poisonous and its fruit looks like wild grapes but usually eating them just causes some nausea and diarrhea, or in my experience eating them over 10 years ago I just spit them out because they were vile. I've been going through so much, this year has unfortunately been just kicking me every chance it gets. On top of that I've been busy with some other projects unrelated to foraging that have taken a lot if time. Plus I had a stray cat show up a couple months ago and she's needed a lot of attention but she needed saved. Hope all is well with you and yours friend and it's always nice seeing you in the comments!

@goatkidmom

8 ай бұрын

@@TrilliumWildEdibles When you do have time, I also would like a video on virginia creeper & the grape-looking one. Hope you and the kitty are doing well.

@melsterifficmama1808

8 ай бұрын

​@@TrilliumWildEdibleshey Josh, take care. We'll be here when you have time. I hope the cat brings you joy! Rescued animals are so great. They usually turn up right when we need them, and they need us, but we don't necessarily recognize it at the time since they always have a tough start.

Don’t ever put the seed in your mouth my friend was never the same person after he ate this seed !

@TrilliumWildEdibles

4 ай бұрын

Yeah this plant is extremely dangerous. The seed is the most toxic part of the plant.