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Re:A Critical Problem – This photo gives me the creeps by sriku on Wednesday August 09, 2023 @03:51AM (#37059786)
Deadly nightshade as in this? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_nigrum

Is there a specific variety the author knows that's toxic? ... Because this (manathakkali or "fragrant tomato") features in South Indian cuisine and is rather yummy.

Re:A Critical Problem – This photo gives me the creeps by samwillis on Wednesday August 09, 2023 @03:54AM (#37059810)
Nope, this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna

> Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae

> The foliage and berries are extremely toxic when ingested, containing tropane alkaloids. These toxins include atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine, which cause delirium and hallucinations

When I was a kid my Dad spotted it growing in my school grounds...

Re:A Critical Problem – This photo gives me the creeps by tleb_ on Wednesday August 09, 2023 @03:54AM (#37059808)
This Wikipedia page mentions the following, with a link to the toxic plant that is probably described by the article author:

> Sometimes S. nigrum is confused for the more toxic deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)