Enchanters Nightshade
Taken in Jim's garden on 26th June 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Strathclyde Park on 6th August 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens. Fact File
Enchanters Nightshade
Enchanters Nightshade
Enchanters Nightshade.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Habit:
AKA: 		Circaea lutetiana.
Myrtales.
Onagraceae.
Perennial herbaceous.
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Height:
Feature:
 In woods in deep shade.
20 - 60 cm
The genus name comes from the enchantress Circe of Greek mythology and the generic designation is derived from Lutetia, the Latin name for Paris. Paris at one time was known as the "Witch City". Despite it's name it is not especially toxic, but contains a lot of tannin.