Angel's Trumpet
Veterinary Emergency
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Physostigmine may be used as antidote. Cardiac and neurological monitoring required.
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Plant Information
Brugmansia, Datura, Devil's Trumpet
Solanaceae
garden
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, especially seeds and leaves
Tropane alkaloids (scopolamine, atropine, hyoscyamine)
30 minutes to 2 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Dilated pupils
- Rapid heart rate
- Disorientation
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Death
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Physostigmine may be used as antidote. Cardiac and neurological monitoring required.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Angel's Trumpet
Angel's Trumpet contains the same tropane alkaloids as deadly nightshade. All parts are dangerously toxic. The large, fragrant, hanging flowers make it an attractive garden plant but it has no place in a pet-accessible area.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: