deadly nightshade

Meaning of word deadly nightshade from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

deadly nightshade noun

Meaning : 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, belladonna plant

Meaning : Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries. Widespread weed in North America.

Synonyms : bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, poisonous nightshade, solanum dulcamara, woody nightshade

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