Atropa belladonna L.
- Common Name: Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade
- Family: Solanaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Mediterranean region to Iran, Caucasus
- Habitat: Waste places, rich soils
- Uses: Deadly Nightshade contains tropane alkaloids such as atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine, which are extremely toxic but are used medicinally in small doses for their anticholinergic effects (blockage of the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine). The plant was formerly used in folk medicine, cosmetics, as a poison, and in witches flying ointment.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
Accession Data:
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: euasterid I
- Order: Solanales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Solanaceae
- SubFamily: Solanoideae
- Tribe: Hyoscyameae
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Flowering Data:
This accession has been observed in bloom on:
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References (internal):
References (external):
Atropa belladonna - Wikipedia
data regenerated on Wed, 14 May 2025 10:27:55 -0400 [bcm v4.0]
= indicates flowering in past 14 days
= accession added within past 90 days