noun
Japanese belladonna; Scopolia japonica
A poisonous plant native to Japan, related to belladonna. The name is usually written in katakana.
ハシリドコロは有毒植物なので、取り扱いに注意が必要です。
Japanese belladonna is a poisonous plant, so caution is needed when handling it.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized.
The name ハシリドコロ literally means 'running wild yam', but the exact derivation is uncertain. It may refer to the plant's effects or growth habit.