Woody 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
- The hiking group had to navigate through thick wild foliage, being cautious not to touch the woody nightshade that grew alongside the trail.
- Woody nightshade is known for its vibrant violet flowers but beware as its coral-red berries are toxic.
- Farmers consider the woody nightshade a nuisance since it can thrive in poor soil and steal moisture from other plants.
- Identifying the woody nightshade required close observation, as it closely resembles some harmless vines.
- Unfortunately, our young daughter accidentally ingested several coral-red berries thinking they were cherries, which turned out to be from the poisonous woody nightshade plant.
Synonyms
- Poisonous Nightshade
- Deadly Nightshade
- Bittersweet Nightshade
- Bittersweet
- Climbing Nightshade
- Solanum Dulcamara