Iraq warns farmers of toxic datura plant invasion threatening crops
By
Al Jazeera
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Iraq's Ministry of the Interior has issued a warning about an uncontrolled invasion of datura plants (jimsonweed/devil's trumpet) that are harming agricultural crops. The plant, which contains highly toxic chemical compounds, usually grows sparsely in desert regions but has now spread out of control. Authorities are urging farmers and residents to report sightings of the plant to protect crops and public safety.
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Plants like datura usually grow sparsely in desert regions but can be cultivated for their medicinal and pharmaceutical properties, and the growth of this one appears to have spun out of control
The ministry stated that the plant poses a significant risk to agricultural crops because it contains highly toxic chemical compounds
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