Atropa belladonna

Species

Also called Deadly Nightshade, banewort, devil's berries, devil's herb, dwayberry, belladonna, Atropa bella-donna

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Atropa belladonna
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Typeherb

“Atropa belladonna is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family” — How to germinate Atropa belladonna — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Days to germination14–90 days

“Germination 14–90days after pre-treatment” — How to germinate Atropa belladonna — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Germination temperature61.5 °F

“Temperature 28°C ideal” — How to germinate Atropa belladonna — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Propagationseed

“Seeds exhibit conditional physiological dormancy and require pre-treatment with gibberellic acid or cold stratification” — How to germinate Atropa belladonna — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Toxicitytoxic to pets or people

“Handle seeds and seedlings with protective gloves due to alkaloid toxicity.” — How to germinate Atropa belladonna — Quinta dos Ouriques University

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