Deadly nightshade blooms with drooping, tubular blossoms. The plant’s purple flowers are followed by shiny black berries. Deadly nightshade is endemic in regions stretching from southern and ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Vegetables in the nightshade family include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. They belong to the Solanaceae family, which comprises over 2,000 plant ...

Eggplants are known for their rich purple hue ... risks of eating nightshade vegetables focus on their alkaloid and capsaicin content. Alkaloids, such as solanine, serve as a plant's defense ...