Genus Solanum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade; potato; eggplant; bittersweet.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Solanum is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes the nightshade, potato, eggplant, and bittersweet.
- Solanum is the type genus of the Solanaceae family, which comprises over 90 genera and more than 2,800 species.
- The genus Solanum is characterized by its simple, alternate leaves and its fruit, which is typically a berry or capsule.
- Many species within the genus Solanum are economically important, including the potato, which is a staple crop in many parts of the world.
- The genus Solanum also includes several species that are used as ornamental plants, such as the flowering nightshade and the eggplant.