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)
