death's herb

English

Noun

death's herb (uncountable)

1. (archaic) The deadly nightshade.
   • 1881 July 2, “Flower Lore: July”, in Gardeners Chronicle & New Horticulturist‎^[1], page 6:

     The Deadly Nightshade, popularly called the “Death's Herb,” is one of the most poisonous of our wild flowers, and from its stupefying qualities it has been termed “Dwale.”