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Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and aubergine (eggplant).
Sep 6, 2023 · Atropa belladonna, or deadly nightshade, has a long, colorful history. This perennial herb has long been used (and misused) for its medicinal, toxic, and hallucinogenic properties. All parts of the plant contain potent alkaloids, which cause intoxication, delirium, and even death.
May 22, 2024 · Belladonna, (Atropa belladonna), tall bushy herb of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), the source of the crude drug of the same name. The highly poisonous plant is a native of wooded or waste areas in central and southern Eurasia.
Atropa belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade or belladonna, is one of the most toxic plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere. It is a branched, thick-rooted, herbaceous perennial of the nightshade family (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, tobacco, chili peppers, and jimsonweed) that grows to 3-4’ tall.
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) is a plant that grows from Western Europe to the Himalayas. It’s also grown in the US. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Belladonna has chemicals that can...
Quick facts. Common name: deadly nightshade. Scientific name: Atropa belladonna. Family: Solanaceae. Origin: native. Flowering season: June to September. Habitat: woodland, scrub, path edges. What does deadly nightshade look like? Deadly nightshade is a perennial plant with long, thin branches.
A beautiful but deadly plant, its name is derived from the Greek mythology, Atropos, meaning 'who cut the thread of life' while the Italian phrase 'Bella-donna' translates to 'beautiful lady'. Its use as a cosmetic was thought to beautify the user. Although toxic, there is a long history of use as a medicinal.
