solanaceae
/ˌsoʊləˈneɪsiˌiː/
noun
- A family of plants that includes many important food crops and ornamental plants, such as potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and tobacco.
- Tomatoes and potatoes both belong to the Solanaceae family.
- The Solanaceae family is sometimes called the nightshade family.
- Many plants in Solanaceae contain alkaloids that can be toxic if eaten raw.