Synonyms: woody nightshade, poisonous nightshade, climbing nightshade, deadly nightshade, Solanum dulcamara, bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade
Definition: poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America
Similar words: nightshade
Definition: any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
Synonyms: Atropa belladonna, belladonna, belladonna plant, deadly nightshade
Definition: perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
Similar words: herb, herbaceous plant
Definition: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests