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GlossarySolanaceae

includes tomatoes, potatoes, and other important agricultural plants

Solanaceae, commonly known as the Nightshade family, is a diverse family of flowering plants that includes many important agricultural crops, medicinal plants, spices, and ornamental plants. Notable members of this family include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, and tobacco. The family is characterized by its alkaloid content, which can have potent biological effects, both beneficial and toxic.