family Solanaceae
Nightshades
Many family members are poisonous.
Toxic alkaloids
Inhibit the neurological signals transmitted by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
Mouth dryness, dilated pupils, hallucinations
Scopolamine is used in the optometrist office to dilate pupils
Flowers:
Funnelform with five petals
Chile peppers, Petunia, Deadly nightshade, Mandrake, Potato, Tomato, Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tobacco.
GENUS Nicotia
Genus Nicotiana
Tobacco
GENUS Solanum
Genus Solanum
Tomato, Potato
Genus Cestrum
Genus Cestrum
Jessamine
Genus Physalis
Genus Physalis
Mexican Husk Tomato
Genus Brugmansia
Genus Brugmansia
Angels Trumpet
Genus Atropa (belladonna genus, deadly nightshade)
Genus Mandragora (mandrake)