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Question: Hi there! I DON’T Have a photo of the plant..I actually had a question Regarding one- I’m a Connecticut Native …

• Question

  Hi there! I DON’T Have a photo of the plant..I actually had a question Regarding one- I’m a Connecticut Native (Barkhamsted) and have a (very protected, secluded and locked) little apothecary garden as a hobby, and I’ve been both Very Curious and on the hunt for a wild growing Atropa Belladonna plant..I was told not to hold my breath but I SWEAR I’d found one 2yrs ago in the yard of my ex husband in Danbury CT-so, what’re the chances of finding actual Atropa belladonna growing wild in CT?

  Answer

  Dear Fludderkiddie, good morning. Atropa belladonna has never been collected in New England as a naturalized plant. While it can be grown, no botanist has yet to find it in the wild. I don't want to curb your enthusiasm, please, keep looking--but it may be a long search. Best wishes.