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Atropa bella-donna

Deadly Nightshade
Also known as: Atropa acuminata Royle +3 more
  • Atropa acuminata Royle
  • Atropa paschkewiczii Kreyer
  • Belladonna baccifera Lam.
  • Belladonna trichotoma Moench, 1794
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Solanaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Atropa bella-donna (commonly known as Deadly Nightshade) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, California, China Southeast, Denmark, Illinois, Ireland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Zealand South, South Australia, Sweden, Washington

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