deadly nightshade

1. (noun) perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
Synonyms: Atropa belladonna, belladonna
Related Words: herb, herbaceous plant

2. (noun) poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America
Synonyms: Solanum dulcamara, bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade
Related Words: nightshade



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