イヌホオズキ

noun

black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

A common weedy plant with small white flowers and black berries; often found in disturbed areas. The name literally means 'dog ground cherry', contrasting with the edible ホオズキ.

• 道みち端ばたにイヌホオズキが生はえていた。

  Black nightshade was growing by the roadside.

• イヌホオズキの実みは有ゆう毒どくなので食たべてはいけない。

  The berries of black nightshade are poisonous, so you must not eat them.