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Toxic Plants: What is Belladonna and How to Spot It
29.05.2023 13:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Belladonna is an extremely toxic plant for animals and humans. Therefore, it is important to know what the plant looks like and how it can be poisoned.
What parts of the plant are toxic
All parts of belladonna are toxic if ingested by humans or animals. These are stems, leaves, fruits and roots.
Therefore, it is important to remove belladonna from the garden.
What does belladonna look like
This is a perennial tall bushy plant of the nightshade family.
The plant can reach 3-4 feet in width and height.
Belladonna has dark green, oval leaves 3 to 10 inches long.
Plant color from early June to September. The flowers are usually lavender with a green tinge and a faint scent.
The flowers are bell-shaped.
In addition, belladonna has black flowers. They are also called devil cherries.
Berries can be up to three-quarters of an inch in size.
Of particular risk are just the same fruits, which people sometimes confuse with edible berries.
Therefore, do not try berries if you do not know them.
