enchanter's nightshade

noun

1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Circaea, of the evening primrose family, of cool and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, having white flowers.

enchanter's nightshade

noun

1. any of several onagraceous plants of the genus Circaea, esp C. lutetiana, having small white flowers and bristly fruits

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchanter's nightshade¹

First recorded in 1590–1600