noun
- any of various plants of the nightshade family, especially those that are poisonous
- a poisonous plant with purple flowers and black berries, also called deadly nightshade or belladonna
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The deadly nightshade is one of the most toxic plants in North America.
- Tomatoes and potatoes belong to the nightshade family.
- She warned the children not to touch the nightshade growing near the fence.
- The herbalist explained that not all nightshades are poisonous.
- Nightshade berries may look tempting but can be fatal if eaten.
- The garden contained several members of the nightshade family.