Solanum

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For other uses, see Solanum (disambiguation).

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Solanum is a genus of annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, shrubs and climbers. They often have attractive fruit and flowers. Most are poisonous, but several bear edible fruits, leaves, or tubers, and the genus includes three major food crops:

Solanum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species - see list of Lepidoptera which feed on Solanum.

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Species

Image:Solanum melongena0.jpg

Image:Solanum-sisymbriifolium3.jpg

Image:Solanum mammosum.jpg

Image:Solanum pseudocapsicum.jpg

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Synonyms and common names

Nightshade, as well as referring to the related genus Atropa, is also used for many members of the genus Solanum. The name is also extended to the family Solanaceae.

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