Solanaceous
adjective
1.
belonging to the Solanaceae, the nightshade family of plants.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Solanaceae, a family of plants having typically tubular flowers with reflexed petals, protruding anthers, and often poisonous or narcotic properties: includes the potato, tobacco, henbane, mandrake, and several nightshades
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