Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 366 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Brugmansia sanguinea (Ruiz & Pav.) D.Don
Brugmansia sanguinea is an Andean poisonous small tree with colorful pendent tru…
⚠️ Poisonous
Solanum chilense (Dunal) Reiche
Solanum chilense is an Atacama-adapted herb used in plant breeding for its abiot…
Solanum candidum Lindl.
Solanum candidum is a rare undomesticated South American evergreen shrub grown o…
Solanum peruvianum L.
Solanum peruvianum is a wild tomato species native to western South America and …
Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav.
Capsicum pubescens is a domesticated pepper species, widely cultivated from Mexi…
Solanum umbelliferum var. xanti (A.Gray) D.J.Keil
Solanum umbelliferum, bluewitch nightshade, is a small toxic nightshade native t…
Solanum opacum A.Br. & C.D.Bouché
Solanum opacum is a sprawling annual herb with green mature berries, uncommonly …
Atropa belladonna L.
Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) is a highly toxic perennial plant with a l…
⚠️ Poisonous
Solanum marginatum L.fil.
Solanum marginatum is a solanaceous shrub native to the Horn of Africa, that con…
Solanum petrophilum F.Muell.
Solanum petrophilum is a small prickly shrub native to arid inland Australia, su…
Solanum quitoense Lam.
Solanum quitoense is a tropical South American perennial nightshade grown for it…
Nolana paradoxa Lindl.
Nolana paradoxa (Chilean bellflower) is a half-hardy annual Solanaceae species n…
Solanaceae plants belong to the Solanales order in the Plantae kingdom. It is reproductively isolated from other Capsicum species and forms its own distinct genetic lineage. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Solanaceae is classified in the order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Another distinguishing feature is that black nightshade flowers are not tubular, they are white and star-shaped, with a central cone of yellow anthers.
Yes, some Solanaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Solanaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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