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nightshade

/ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/

Traduction: Nom désignant toute plante du genre Solanum, souvent arbuste, herbe ou liane ; la plupart sont toxiques, mais certaines portent des fruits comestibles.

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/ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/C1formalscientific
  • frNom désignant toute plante du genre Solanum, souvent arbuste, herbe ou liane ; la plupart sont toxiques, mais certaines portent des fruits comestibles.

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.

    frMorelle

    • 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.

    Synonymessolanum

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