Not sure of the latin name of plants - went to the garden center looking for coral bells which grow well in my “grotto” area - they kept using the Latin term for them, which I’ll never remember. I’ll always know coral bells as coral bells and angel’s trumpet as angel’s trumpet!
I think using the latin names of plants is becoming more common (unfortunately).
Angel’s Trumpets are from the poisonous bella donna family - they grow like weeds here and take over - I have to remind my tree service every time they come to be careful when they cut them back - wear gloves, etc. My neighbor told me a tree trimmer died after cutting them back.
(Excerpt!) snip..."How toxic are angel’s trumpets?
Although the angel’s trumpet plant is beautiful to look at, certain alkaloids in the leaves, flowers, and seeds are considered toxic, including:
atropine
scopolamine
hyoscyamine
All three compounds are anticholinergicTrusted Source, which means that they block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a compound responsible for nerve transmission in the nervous system. As a result, anticholinergic compounds can inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system and affect the heart, digestive system, and more.
According to researchTrusted Source, ingesting as few as 10 flowers of the angel’s trumpet plant can result in death from toxicity."...SNIP
SNIP..."(Discussion of Medicinal aspects of compounds, hallucinogenic effects, poisoning symptoms etc.... Although the angel’s trumpet plant can be a gorgeous addition to any garden or greenhouse, it’s important to understand that this plant contains compounds that are toxic to humans and animals. Ingesting the leaves, flowers, or seeds of the angel’s trumpet plant can lead to severe poisoning — or in some cases, death."