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Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

Botanical name: Solanales

Botanical name: Solanales

Description

Did you know that some plants can help repel mosquitoes naturally? Varieties of citronella grass contain natural oils that make a great addition to your garden or patio. In addition, nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies are often brewed into a calming tea that helps with relaxation and sleep.

Species of Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

Montinia

Morning-glory

Nightshade

Nightshade is a family of flowering plants encompassing over 90 genera. The Solanaceae includes many economically important plants, such as tomato, potato, and eggplant. Many nightshade plants contain toxic alkaloids, making them poisonous to humans and animals.

Spenoclea

False fiddleleaves

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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