Jimson Weed

American Indians called this Jamestown Weed, which is where it is thought that those colonist may have brought it for its medicinal uses. It contains an alkaloid, that at the time was more valued than opium, which was used to make morphine. Gypsies are also known to have carried it with them where ever they traveled, though, often what I read of the Gypsies can be a little slanted. But, I guess if it is possible that the colonists were bringing it with them, then it is not so far fetched that Gypsies might carry it also. On another note, amazingly enough .... I even discovered that in a Batman comic book Jimson Weed ends up being and important clue.
Detective Comics #619 “Rite of Passage, Part Two: Beyond Belief”
Alan Grant, writer
Norm Breyfogle, penciler
Published August 1990
Tim Drake’s parent’s have been kidnapped and a mysterious tape sent to the Gotham Police demanding a ransom. Batman notices a faint odor on the tape and uses it to help track down the criminals.

Sherlock Holmes once suggested a man needs to recognize at least 75 perfumes before he can even begin to call himself a detective.

I could double that on herbs alone.

It’s Jimsonweed. Thornapple. Central American plant. Many medical uses.

That is just too funny! Batman is correct, Jimson weed does have a rather rank odor. It is probably why we don't see it in flower gardens. Jimson Weed is just another example that the flower world is really a part of our culture ... whether it is Georgia O'Keefe or Batman, drug world or flower arranging, and even Kings or world leaders picking a flower as their emblem. The modern world seems very removed from the plant world but in reality we are still very closely involved... of course some closer than others.

Where I found it: at the back of my garden