Solanaceae Family

May 13, 2024 | by Bloom Code Studio

Solanaceae commonly known as Night shade or potato family of flowering plants.
This family is called nightshade family because many of its plants contains toxic alkaloids, and some species grow in shady area and bloom at night.
It contains more than 102 genera and 2280 species.
Out of which about 51 species of 16 genera are reported from Nepal.
Economically, this family comprises of several plants of food value, medicinal, vegetables and ornamentals.

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