Threat Level Nightshade

In all seriousness, Atropa belladonna, despite its most elegant scientific name, isn’t down to be fuxed with. Colloquially, it’s known as Deadly Nightshade, because it can kill you. It’s part of the Solanaceae family, which also includes a few of the more commonly ingested fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. But unlike potatoes, where all you have to do is avoid or cut off the “eyes” and “you’re good”, Atropa belladonna won’t make that compromise.