genusAtropa

Atropa

Linnaeus

Sp. Pl. 1: 181. 1753.

Common names: Belladonna
Introduced
Etymology: Greek atropos, inexorable or unchangeable, alluding to one of the three Moirai, goddesses of fate and destiny in Greek mythology
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Herbs, perennial, rhizomatous, glabrous or pubescent. Stems branching. Leaves alternate (some­times geminate). Inflorescences axillary, solitary flowers. Flowers 5-merous; calyx accrescent, campanulate, 5-lobed, lobes acute to acuminate, widely flaring in fruit; corolla yellow or purple, radial, campanulate, lobes flaring to reflexed; stamens inserted at base of corolla tube, equal; anthers basifixed, ovate, (basally lobed), dehiscing by longitudinal slits; ovary 2-carpellate; style arched, curved; stigma capitate. Fruits berries, globose, fleshy. Seeds globose-reniform. x = 12.

Distribution

Introduced; Europe, w, c Asia, n Africa, introduced also in South America.

Discussion

Species 3 (1 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

... more about "Atropa"
Zheng Li +  and Michael A. Vincent +
Linnaeus +
Belladonna +
Europe +, w +, c Asia +, n Africa +  and introduced also in South America. +
Greek atropos, inexorable or unchangeable, alluding to one of the three Moirai, goddesses of fate and destiny in Greek mythology +
Introduced +
Solanaceae +