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Brugmansias

Brugmansia - some species prevously classified in the genus Datura.

Also known as Angel's Trumpets. These plants are poisonous, so handle responsibly.

News

ALERT: Your right to grow Brugmansia under threat

All Australians, especially anyone who grows or handles plants, should be aware of proposals from the federal government to expand the list of species to be banned or regulated due to alleged drug dangers, including ornamental Brugmansia. The website gardenfreedom.com provides more information on this issue, including how you can have your say.

Where to buy Brugmansias

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Other News

Americans just say yes to angel's trumpets
While Australian authorities consider denying citizens the right to grow Brugmansia (visit gardenfreedom.com for more information), researchers in the U.S. are actively developing new varieties. One of their goals is to improve winter-hardiness, so that these beautiful plants can be easily grown over an even greater geographic area. Read more at the Texas A&M AgriLife website here: AgriLife Research scientists trumpeting possible new adaptation of tropical flower(February 2011)

More Links

The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia or unsuitable for Queensland conditions

The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia

International Brugmansia & Datura Society

Brugmansia spp. University of Florida (PDF)

'Angel trumpets' signaling soaring popularity The University of Georgia

Angel's Trumpets (Brugmansia) University of Wisconsin

Angel's trumpet Queensland Poisons Information Centre

Poisonous Plants: Brugmansia spp. (Datura spp.) Poisonous Plants of North Carolina, North Carolina State University

Brugmansia University of Vermont

Exotica at the website of "Higher Ground", a garden in southeast Texas. Includes some interesting notes on Brugmansia

Angel's Trumpets enjoy banner year Mississippi State University

Small Trees for Miami-Dade Landscapes (see notes on Brugmansia) University of Florida

Short-Day Shrubs for Fall and Winter Color University of Florida (includes notes on response of Brugmansia to temperature)

Will angel trumpet poison compost? New Mexico State University

Brugmansia x candida The Royal Horticultural Society, UK

Brugmansia x candida Trees of Miami, Florida, USA

Brugmansia x candida "Double White" Post at "Albert's Greenhouse" blog

Meet the Plants Pacific flora database of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, USA (select Brugmansia x candida from the "choose a plant" menu)

Brugmansia candida Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Brugmansia candida (PDF) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (discusses toxicity of weeds and other plants to animals)

Angel's Trumpet Brugmansia x candida at A Digital Botanic Garden (blog, UK)

Brugmansia "Charles Grimaldi" Post at "Albert's Greenhouse" blog

Brugmansia sanguinea "Botany Photo of the Day", University of British Columbia Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research

Brugmansia sanguinea National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens

Brugmansia sanguinea Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Brugmansia suaveolens Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Angel Trumpet, Angel Star (Brugmansia Suaveolens) Lee County Extension, Florida

Brugmansia suaveolens and hybrids, with dramatic floral display John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia

Brugmansia versicolor 'charles grimaldi' Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Brugmansia versicolor 'frosty pink' Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Brugmansia versicolor Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, California

Angel's Trumpet - Plant of the Week (Brugmansia aurea) University of Arkansas

Brugmansia x insignis Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

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