Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna): A Beautiful but Lethal Plant

 

    • Flowers: Bell-shaped, purple-brown with a greenish hue, blooming from midsummer to autumn.
  • Fruits: Glossy black berries resembling cherries—deceptively appealing but highly toxic.
  • Leaves: Dark green, oval, and pointed, often growing in pairs.
  • Height: Ranges from 2 to 4 feet with branching stems.
  • Atropine
  • Scopolamine
  • Hyoscyamine
  • Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
  • Blurred vision and dilated pupils
  • Hallucinations, confusion, and agitation
  • Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
  • High fever and flushed skin
  • Seizures and paralysis

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