Atropa Belladonna (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Atropa belladonna is a perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shiny black berries that are highly toxic.
- The atropa belladonna plant has been extensively grown in the United States for its medicinal properties.
- The roots and leaves of atropa belladonna yield atropine, a substance used in various medications.
- Atropa belladonna is often found in woodland areas and along roadsides, where its shiny black berries attract birds and other wildlife.
- The atropa belladonna plant has been used for centuries in herbal medicine, despite its highly toxic nature.