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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. It grows to about 1.5 metres (4–5 feet) tall and has dull green.
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.
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.
May 12, 2015 · Atropa belladonna is an anti-inflammatory agent that suppresses the production of inflammatory mediators and reduces overall inflammation. It increases phagocytosis, a process in which specialized cells in the body ingest harmful bacteria or dangerous foreign particles.
Nov 1, 2011 · Atropa belladonna L. (Family: Solanaceae; commonly known as belladonna, deadly nightshade, devil’s berries amongst others), a perennial herb (2n=72) is native of Europe, North Africa and...
The best-known member of the genus Atropa is deadly nightshade (A. belladonna) - the poisonous plant par excellence in the minds of many. The pharmacologically active ingredients of Atropa species include atropine , scopolamine , and hyoscyamine , all tropane alkaloids having anticholinergic , deliriant , antispasmodic and mydriatic properties.
Atropa bella-donna L. Atropa bella-donna. First published in Sp. Pl.: 181 (1753) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is Europe to N. Iran, NW. Africa. It is a perennial and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Taxonomy.
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 alter...
