nightshade

Everyday

1. A family of plants that includes some very poisonous ones, such as deadly nightshade, which has shiny black berries. tree →
2. The nightshade family also includes foods like potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines. tree →

In the lessons

In science and safety lessons, children learn never to eat wild berries because some, like deadly nightshade, are poisonous. In stories, witches and poisoners use nightshade. Phrases: deadly nightshade, woody nightshade, the nightshade family.

Examples

• Deadly nightshade has shiny black berries that are very poisonous. tree →
• Never eat berries you find in the wild. tree →
• Potatoes and tomatoes belong to the nightshade family. tree →
• In the story, the witch brewed a potion with nightshade. tree →
• Woody nightshade has purple flowers and red berries. tree →
• If someone eats a wild berry, tell an adult and get help at once. tree →

Note

Deadly nightshade is also called belladonna. Even the green parts of potatoes and leaves of tomato plants can be harmful if eaten.