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black nightshade

Solanum nigrum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Solanum

About

Solanum nigrum (European black nightshade) is a species in the Solanum genus, native to Eurasia and introduced in the Americas, Australasia, and South Africa. It is also known as black nightshade, duscle, garden nightshade,Indian nightshade, garden huckleberry, hound's berry, petty morel, wonder berry, small-fruited black nightshade, or popolo. Parts of this plant can be toxic to livestock and humans. Nonetheless, ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black nightshade?
The scientific name of black nightshade is Solanum nigrum.
What is the conservation status of black nightshade?
The black nightshade has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does black nightshade belong to?
black nightshade belongs to the genus Solanum.