Cultivated primarily for its unusual golden-yellow fruits and pale yellow blossoms, this cultivar serves as a notable selection of the classic deadly nightshade. Atropa belladonna 'Lutea' is grown in specialized botanical collections and medicinal gardens.
Like the wild species, this cultivar contains high concentrations of toxic alkaloids. It is kept primarily for educational displays, historical collections, and research purposes.
This cultivar retains the growth habit of the wild species but shows distinct color mutations. The morphological features include:
June to August
This cultivar is restricted to specialized uses due to its extreme toxicity. It plays a role in education and biochemical study.
Despite its ornamental appeal, this cultivar is extremely dangerous. Every part of the plant, including the roots, leaves, and berries, is toxic.
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