Atropa bella-donna, commonly known as deadly nightshade or belladonna, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, [1] [2] which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant.

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...

2025年1月16日 · 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.

2024年9月26日 · Belladonna is a poisonous plant that has been used as a medication since ancient times. Its uses include enlarging pupils, reducing motion sickness, and reducing stomach acid. The FDA does not...

2023年7月10日 · Learn about belladonna and how it may be used to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, IBS, and stomach ulcers, as well as the associated risks.

2024年9月11日 · Belladonna, also known as deadly nightshade, is extremely toxic to humans, cats, dogs, and horses. It should never be planted in your yard. Belladonna is a medium-sized shrub with dark green leaves, distinct purple bell-shaped flowers, and shiny black berries.

Atropa belladonna is a medium sized shrub with dark green leaves and distinct purple bell-shaped flowers. The original range of this species was from southern Europe to Asia but today is naturalized in many parts of the world. Photo credit: Smithsonian Institution.

2023年9月6日 · 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 …

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 is native to England as well as Central and Southern Europe, where it can be found in disturbed areas, along roads and waste sites. In the US, it has naturalized in disturbed grounds in New York as well as our three west coast states, Washington, Oregon and California.