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They and tomatillo, ground cherry, peppers are all Solanaceae, commonly called nightshades. They are fruit bearing plants. Most have inedible or toxic leaves, stems and roots. All parts of the deadly nightshade plant and fruits are poisonous and must not be eaten.
Note: Potatoes are not roots. They are tubers, a sort of underground energy storage structure that if exposed to sunlight develop green flesh that is also toxic.
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What plant family does eggplant belong to?
Solanaceae - like tomatoes and potatoes.
Can you have anaphylactic shock from eating eggplant?
If you experience inflammation after eating eggplant, you most likely are allergic to the vegetable. Eggplant is a part of the nightshade vegetable category, which includes tomatoes, green peppers and potatoes. Although an allergic reaction to eggplant is rare, you may experience mild to severe symptoms shortly after eating eggplant. If you develop any adverse reactions after consuming eggplant, call your doctor immediately.
Is nicotine a plant?
Yes, an alkaloid. It is in the nightshade family of plants. It is in cigarettes, in it's most well known form. But also in potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, and eggplant.
What is the definition of 'nightshade vegetable'?
Nightshade vegetables are plants in the genus Solanum in the Solanaceae family. There are approximately 2,300 species that includes tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, tobacco, and pepper.
What crops grow in Venenzula?
Venezuelan crops include: potatoes, yucca, sweet potatoes, yautia, cassava, yellow, black, and white beans, quinchoncho, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, cucumber, beets and peas.
What are dark shade vegetables?
Potatoes ( not sweet), tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, tamarios, pepinos, pimentos, paprika, and cayenne peppers are classified as nightshade foods.
What is a nightshade vegetable?
Nightshade vegetables belong to the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers. These vegetables contain alkaloids that may cause adverse reactions in some individuals, particularly those with sensitivities or certain health conditions. Symptoms may include digestive issues, joint pain, or headaches.
Is asparagus in the nightshade family?
Nightshade is any plant of the genus Solanum which has about 2,300 species, and certain other plants of the same family and other families. The species usually called nightshade in North American and England is Solanum dulcamara. Other species include: black nightshade (S. nigrum), deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), and Enchanter's nightshade (of the genus Circaea).Some popular edible plants that are in the group are tomatoes, potatoes, and bell peppers.
What is the best kind of vegetables to grill?
Some of the best vegetables to use for grilling are: asparagus squash zucchini onions tomatoes cabbage carrots eggplant potatoes corn sweet peppers mushrooms
Why is eggplant a misnomer?
eggplant is eggplant jus cos god liked the name
Is an eggplant a fruit or a vegetable?
It is a fruit but it may be used as a vegetable.
Which group lists things that were unknown to Europe prior to the Columbian Exchange?
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Turkeys -Apex
