Solanum Nigrum (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian herb naturalized in America having white flowers and poisonous hairy foliage and bearing black berries that are sometimes poisonous but sometimes edible.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dark leaves and poisonous berries of solanum nigrum made it imperative for children to be taught about its identification and avoidance in school.
- Solanum nigrum grows as a common weed along roadsides in many parts of North America, particularly in moist and disturbed soil.
- Edible black berries of solanum nigrum can be eaten raw or cooked, but extreme caution should be taken in identifying them and cooking out the toxins.
- Herbal remedies using solanum nigrum can be beneficial for relieving pain but require great care in preparation due to the plant's toxicity.
- Despite the risks, ripe berries from the solanum nigrum plant are edible and may be made into jams, but should never be ingested in large quantities.