Synonyms of deadly nightshade

Noun


1. belladonna, belladonna plant, deadly nightshade, Atropa belladonna, herb, herbaceous plant

usage: perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine

2. bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara, nightshade

usage: poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America

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