Stinking Nightshade (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stinking nightshade plant, known for its poisonous properties, is often found growing in damp environments with poor soil quality.
- Stinking nightshade has hairy, sticky leaves that give off a foul odor when touched, making them easily identifiable in the wild.
- The medicinal properties of stinking nightshade have been harnessed to produce hyoscyamine and scopolamine, used as treatments for motion sickness and gastrointestinal issues.
- Stinking nightshade grows in rocky regions and meadows in Europe and Asia and has clusters of bell-shaped yellow-brown flowers.
- Handling stinking nightshade requires caution since the sap and other parts of the plant contain toxic substances that can cause skin irritation or more severe health issues if ingested.