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ZZZ Atropa belladonna

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Belladonna, Deadly nightshade

Solanaceae Edible: Fruit - spice, POISONOUS, Medicine Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A temperate to Mediterranean herb in the Solanaceae family.

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Edible Uses

Small quantities of the fruit are added to Moroccan spice mixtures.

Traditional Uses

Small quantities of the fruit are added to a Morocco spice mixture. CAUTION The plant is very poisonous.

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Known Hazards

The plant is very poisonous.

Distribution

It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Albania, Asia, Balkans, Europe, India, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Portugal, Spain, USA,

Also Known As

Zbib el laidour

References (2)

  • Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 231
  • Zeven, A. C. & de West, J. M. J., 1982, Dictionary of cultivated plants and their regions of diversity. Wageningen. p 118

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