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Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, [1] which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and aubergine (eggplant). It is native to Europe and Western Asia, including Turkey. Its distribution extends from Ireland in the west to western Ukraine and ...
Leaves, fruits, and seeds may cause severe discomfort to humans if ingested. [144] The seeds contained within the cherries are poisonous like the rest of the plant, containing cyanogenic glycosides and amygdalin. [145] This chemical composition is what gives the smell of almonds when the leaves are crushed.
Yes, the same government that came up with the food pyramid would still like to be seen as an authority on healthy eating. A proposed rule from the FDA—expected to be finalized in the coming ...
Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.
Dried fruits with seeds of Solanum pseudocapsicum. Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with mildly poisonous fruit. [1] It is commonly known as the Jerusalem cherry, [2] Madeira winter cherry, or, ambiguously, "winter cherry". These perennials can be grown decoratively as house plants, but in some areas of South Africa, India ...
Health benefits of cherries. 1.Cherries are rich in antioxidants. Some experts believe the darker the color of a fruit, the greater the antioxidant level, and with cherries' dark red color, they ...
Rainier (/ reɪˈnɪər / ray-NEER) is a cultivar of cherry. It was developed in 1952 at Washington State University by Harold Fogle, and named after Mount Rainier. It is a cross between the Bing and Van cultivars. [1] Rainiers are considered a premium type of cherry. They are sweet with a thin skin and thick creamy-yellow flesh.
Cherry. A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit). Commercial cherries are obtained from cultivars of several species, such as the sweet Prunus avium and the sour Prunus cerasus. The name 'cherry' also refers to the cherry tree and its wood, and is sometimes applied to almonds and visually ...