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Belladona is obtained from
Belladona is obtained from
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The correct option is A
Atropa
Atropa
is the genus of flowering plants belonging to family Solanaceae. It
includes tall, calciphyte (thrives in lime-rich soil), herbaceous
perennials, bearing large leaves and glossy berries which is
dangerous due to its high toxicity. Atropa belladonna, commonly
known as belladonna is a perennial herbaceous plant. Belladonna
contains tropane alkaloids. It is used as a cosmetic, medicinal
purpose etc. Hence, belladonna is obtained from Atropa. So,
the correct answer is 'Atropa'.
Atropa
Atropa is the genus of flowering plants belonging to family Solanaceae. It includes tall, calciphyte (thrives in lime-rich soil), herbaceous perennials, bearing large leaves and glossy berries which is dangerous due to its high toxicity. Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna is a perennial herbaceous plant. Belladonna contains tropane alkaloids. It is used as a cosmetic, medicinal purpose etc. Hence, belladonna is obtained from Atropa. So, the correct answer is 'Atropa'.
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