Deadly nightshade, or belladonna nightshade, is an extremely toxic plant with a murky history. All parts of are poisonous, including the roots, leaves and especially the glossy black berries ...

Belladonna, the species name of deadly nightshade, means beautiful woman. It refers to deadly nightshade’s use, in Renaissance Italy and Spain, to dilate pupils since such ocular embellishment ...

Still, the leaves and berries of the deadly nightshade plant are toxic and shouldn’t be consumed. Find out exactly which of the nightshades are the most nutritious. Tomatoes ...