enchanter night shades

enchanter's nightshade

noun
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.

Origin:
1590–1600

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enchanter's nightshade
 
n
any of several onagraceous plants of the genus Circaea, esp C. lutetiana, having small white flowers and bristly fruits

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