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NIGHTSHADE

Volume 7 · 51 words · 1778 Edition

in botany. See Solanum.

Deadly Nightshade. See Atropa. The berries of this plant are of a malignant poisonous nature; and, being of a sweet taste, have frequently proved destructive to children. A large glass of warm vinegar, taken as soon as possible after eating the berries, will prevent their bad effects.