nightshade

• Substantiv, das eine Pflanze der Gattung Solanum bezeichnet, meist ein Strauch, Kraut oder eine Liane; viele Arten sind giftig, einige tragen essbare Früchte. Umgangssprachlich oft für den Schwarzen Nachtschatten oder die Tollkirsche verwendet.

A noun referring to any of numerous shrubs, herbs, or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous, though many bear edible fruit.

1. Poisonous plantB2formal

   Any of numerous shrubs, herbs, or vines belonging to the genus Solanum, many of which are toxic but some produce edible fruit.

   Giftpflanze

   • Deadly nightshade is highly toxic and should not be consumed.
   • Some nightshade plants, like tomatoes and potatoes, are safe to eat.
   • The gardener identified the plant as a type of nightshade.

   Synonymesolanum