nightshade
nounUK /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/
US /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/
A nightshade is a plant that may have pretty flowers or berries, but some kinds are poisonous.
The gardener warned the children not to eat the berries on the nightshade plant.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant in the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.
Tomatoes and potatoes are both members of the nightshade family.
3. A dark purple or black color, like the color of some nightshade berries.
She painted the wall a deep nightshade.
4. A poisonous plant such as deadly nightshade, also called belladonna.
Deadly nightshade is dangerous to eat.