Climbing Nightshade (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Purple nightshade is often mistaken for climbing nightshade due to their similar appearances and habits.
- She carefully removed the unwanted climbing nightshade plants from her garden to prevent toxicity.
- Climbing nightshade has oval coral-red berries that are toxic to both animals and humans if ingested.
- It's easy to confuse climbing nightshade with sweet potato vines due to their similar climbing habits.
- The ripe berries of climbing nightshade are particularly hazardous to children and pets due to their toxicity.
Synonyms
- Poisonous Nightshade
- Deadly Nightshade
- Bittersweet Nightshade
- Bittersweet
- Woody Nightshade
- Solanum Dulcamara