atropa

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈtroʊpə/

Definition

A genus of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family, most famously known for the deadly nightshade.

Examples

• The genus Atropa contains several species that are highly toxic if ingested.

• Historically, extracts from plants in the Atropa genus were used for both medicinal purposes and as cosmetic dilators.

• Gardeners should be cautious when handling Atropa species to avoid skin irritation from the toxic alkaloids.

Synonyms of atropa

Words with a similar meaning to atropa:

• nightshade
• belladonna
• poisonous plant
• solanaceae

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