family Solanaceae
Nightshades
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Many family members are poisonous.
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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
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Flowers:
Funnelform with five petals
Chile peppers, Petunia, Deadly nightshade, Mandrake, Potato, Tomato, Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tobacco.
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GENUS Nicotia
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Genus Nicotiana
Tobacco
GENUS Solanum
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Genus Solanum
Tomato, Potato
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Genus Cestrum
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Genus Cestrum
Jessamine
Genus Physalis
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Genus Physalis
Mexican Husk Tomato
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Genus Brugmansia
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Genus Brugmansia
Angels Trumpet
Genus Atropa (belladonna genus, deadly nightshade)
Genus Mandragora (mandrake)
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