deadly nightshade

/ˌdɛdli ˌnaɪtˈʃeɪd/

Definitions of 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, belladonna plant

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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

   type of:

   nightshade

   any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit