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Nightshade

Also known as: Potato

Nightshade is a family of flowering plants encompassing over 90 genera. The Solanaceae includes many economically important plants, such as tomato, potato, and eggplant. Many nightshade plants contain toxic alkaloids, making them poisonous to humans and animals.

Scientific classification

Family

Nightshade (Solanaceae)

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

Vascular plants

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