Question

Atropa belladonna belongs to the family

• A. Solonaceae
• B. Malvaceae
• C. Asteraceae
• D. Poaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is A Solonaceae

Atropa belladonna is commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. The toxins obtained from this plant cause a delirium and hallucinations. These are also used as pharmaceutical anticholinergics. Belladonna has been used as a pain reliever, muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory and to treat menstrual problems, peptic ulcer disease and motion sickness.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.