Black Bumpy-Pod Jimsonweed
D. stramonium var. inermis

Heavier than the other daturas and therefore attuned to the Earth aspect of Venus, this annual plant is called Jimson weed because in Jamestown in 1676, it poisoned soldiers who made the fresh leaves into a soup. Magically, this herb has been implicated in lycanthropy and shape-shifting. It is interesting in relation to this that in the language of flowers, jimsonweed signifies disguise. Poisonous.

How to grow Jimson: Seeds germinate in 2-6 weeks at room temperature. This is a tough plant that grows throughout the temperate world. Because it needs full sun and rich soil, it especially likes to grow in open places such as pastures, and farmers consider it a weed, but it will grow best if you amend your soil with leaf mould (composted leaves). Don't plant near tomatoes or potatoes, because it is a regular magnet for viruses that affect the nightshade family. The seed capsule is a very spiny oval in the regular jimsonweed and an odd bumpy critter in the black spineless jimsonweed that opens when it's ripe and beginning to turn brown. It usually gets up to 4ft/1m tall but can easily get taller. Space them 24-48"/60-120cm apart. One plant will provide enough seeds for you and about 500 of your friends. When stored in a cool, dry place, seeds of this plant are viable for years. This plant is also known as Stramonium, Devil's Apple, Jamestown-weed, Stinkweed, Devil's Trumpet, and Apple of Peru.