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belladonna plant

/ˌbɛləˈdɒnə plɑːnt/

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/ˌbɛləˈdɒnə plɑːnt/C1formalscientific
  • ruСильно ядовитое многолетнее травянистое растение (Atropa belladonna), произрастающее в Европе, Северной Африке и Западной Азии, известное своими тёмными ягодами и применением в медицине в малых дозах.

A highly toxic perennial herbaceous plant (Atropa belladonna) native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, known for its dark berries and medicinal uses in small doses.

  1. Deadly NightshadeC1formal

    A highly toxic perennial plant (Atropa belladonna) with dark berries and bell-shaped flowers, historically used in medicine and cosmetics.

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    • The belladonna plant contains tropane alkaloids that can be fatal if ingested.
    • In the Renaissance, women used belladonna extract to dilate their pupils for cosmetic purposes.
    • Despite its toxicity, belladonna has been used in homeopathic remedies.