stinking nightshade (Meaning)
stinking nightshade (n)
poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
Synonyms & Antonyms of stinking nightshade
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stinking nightshade Sentence Examples
- The stinking nightshade's pungent odor permeated the night air, attracting insects and small animals.
- The farmers decided to uproot the stinking nightshade from their fields, fearing its toxic berries would harm the livestock.
- The herbalist cautiously collected the leaves of the stinking nightshade, knowing their medicinal properties.
- The witch brewed a potent potion with the roots of the stinking nightshade, believing it held mystical properties.
- The hikers stumbled upon a patch of stinking nightshade while exploring the abandoned forest trail.
- The gardener meticulously pruned the stinking nightshade, removing the spiny branches and unripe berries.
- The stinking nightshade thrives in shady and moist areas, making it a common sight in dense thickets.
- The berries of the stinking nightshade are poisonous, containing solanine, a toxic alkaloid.
- The toxic sap of the stinking nightshade can cause skin irritation and blistering.
- Researchers are studying the potential therapeutic applications of the stinking nightshade, despite its toxicity.
FAQs About the word stinking nightshade
poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The stinking nightshade's pungent odor permeated the night air, attracting insects and small animals.
The farmers decided to uproot the stinking nightshade from their fields, fearing its toxic berries would harm the livestock.
The herbalist cautiously collected the leaves of the stinking nightshade, knowing their medicinal properties.
The witch brewed a potent potion with the roots of the stinking nightshade, believing it held mystical properties.
