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deadly nightshade

Atropa belladonna

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish belladona

French belladone

German Tollkirsche

Portuguese beladona-bastarda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of deadly nightshade?

The scientific name of deadly nightshade is Atropa belladonna. It belongs to the genus Atropa.

What is the conservation status of deadly nightshade?

deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does deadly nightshade live?

deadly nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Seychelles.

What family does deadly nightshade belong to?

deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) belongs to the genus Atropa, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does deadly nightshade belong to?

deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of deadly nightshade?

The closest relatives of deadly nightshade in the genus Atropa include Indian Belladonna.