Belladonna, Deadly nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Albania, Asia, Balkans, Europe, India, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Portugal, Spain, USA
How it is used for food
Small quantities of the fruit are added to a Morocco spice mixture. CAUTION The plant is very poisonous.
Edible parts
Fruit - spice, poisonous, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zbib el laidour