solanaceae
Solanaceae, the nightshade family, is a cosmopolitan group of flowering plants in the order Solanales. It comprises about 90 genera and 2,700 species, ranging from herbaceous plants to shrubs and small trees. The family has its greatest species diversity in the Americas, especially western South America, and includes many crops and ornamentals that are widely cultivated around the world.
Common characteristics include leaves that are alternate and typically simple, often with glandular or pubescent structures.
Chemistry and ecology are notable in Solanaceae. Many species produce alkaloids with ecological roles and pharmacological
Economic and cultural significance is high. Important crops include potato (Solanum tuberosum), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), eggplant