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What is another name for thorn apples?

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In 1676, British soldiers in colonial Virginia were poisoned after eating a native plant, an event that gave rise to one of its most famous common names. Beyond its botanical classification, what is another name for thorn apples, and what folklore surrounds this intriguing, albeit dangerous, species?