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Nightshade Family Collection

The nightshade family, also known as Solanaceae, encompasses a diverse group of plants with fascinating characteristics

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Common Thorn Apple, Jimson Weed -Datura stramonium-, seed pod, Europe

Common Thorn Apple, Jimson Weed -Datura stramonium-, seed pod, Europe

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Evening Primrose, Primrose, Isnardia and Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Evening Primrose, Primrose, Isnardia and Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Evening Primrose, Primrose, Isnardia and Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Atropa belladonna, Deadly Nightshade plant

Atropa belladonna, Deadly Nightshade plant

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Various tomato varieties

Various tomato varieties

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Datura Stramonium

Datura Stramonium
5312022 Datura Stramonium; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Datura Stramonium, (also known as jimsonweed or devil's snare), a plant in the nightshade family

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Datura Stramonium

Datura Stramonium
5312057 Datura Stramonium; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Datura Stramonium, (also known as jimsonweed or devil's snare), a plant in the nightshade family

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Deadly Nightshade Victorian Botanical Illustration

Deadly Nightshade Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Deadly Nightshade from The American Flora

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Victorian Botanical Illustration of Deadly Nightshade

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Deadly Nightshade
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Deadly Nightshade from The American Flora

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Belladona or Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)

Belladona or Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Illustration of a Belladona or Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Blue Potato Bush -Solanum rantonettii syn Lycianthes rantonnetii-, flowers

Blue Potato Bush -Solanum rantonettii syn Lycianthes rantonnetii-, flowers

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Pepino Dulce or Melon Pear -Solanum muricatum-

Pepino Dulce or Melon Pear -Solanum muricatum-

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Potato Solanum tuberosum aerde apples Arachidna theophrasti Tartouffani

Potato Solanum tuberosum aerde apples Arachidna theophrasti Tartouffani
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) aerde apples. / Arachidna theophrasti Tartouffani. / pommes de terre. (title on object), Potato or another plant from the nightshade family

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Potatoes, potato field

Potatoes, potato field

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Flower, Cup of Gold Vine or Golden Chalice Vine -Solandra maxima-, Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Germany

Flower, Cup of Gold Vine or Golden Chalice Vine -Solandra maxima-, Wilhelma, Stuttgart, Germany, Europe

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Angels trumpet -Datura-

Angels trumpet -Datura-

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Hyoscyamus niger (henbane, black henbane or stinking nightshade)

Hyoscyamus niger (henbane, black henbane or stinking nightshade)
Illustration of a Hyoscyamus niger (henbane, black henbane or stinking nightshade)

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Daphne mezereum

Daphne mezereum, commonly known as February daphne, mezereon, mezereum, spurge laurel or spurge olive

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: February daphne, mezereon, mezereum, spurge laurel or spurge olive (Daphne mezereum)

February daphne, mezereon, mezereum, spurge laurel or spurge olive (Daphne mezereum)
illustration of a February daphne, mezereon, mezereum, spurge laurel or spurge olive (Daphne mezereum)

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
Illustration engraving of a European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Red tomatoes with drops of dew and leaves

Red tomatoes with drops of dew and leaves

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Silver-leaved Nightshade or Silverleaf nightshade -Solanum elaeagnifolium-, single flowers

Silver-leaved Nightshade or Silverleaf nightshade -Solanum elaeagnifolium-, single flowers, Makrigialos, Greece, Europe

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Bladder cherry, Chinese lantern -Physalis alkekengi franchetii Orange-, ripe fruit, Bavaria

Bladder cherry, Chinese lantern -Physalis alkekengi franchetii Orange-, ripe fruit, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Tomato -Solanum lycopersicum-, Harzer Riesen variety

Tomato -Solanum lycopersicum-, Harzer Riesen variety

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Plum tomato, tomato -Solanum lycopersicum-

Plum tomato, tomato -Solanum lycopersicum-

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Potatoes in burlap sack on wood

Potatoes in burlap sack on wood

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Tomato plantation, pink Thai egg plum tomatoes, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Tomato plantation, pink Thai egg plum tomatoes, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Ripe and unripe tomatoes -Solanum lycopersicum- on a panicle, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Ripe and unripe tomatoes -Solanum lycopersicum- on a panicle, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Solanum burchelli, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa

Solanum burchelli, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Ripe Plum tomatoes -Solanum lycopersicum- on the bush

Ripe Plum tomatoes -Solanum lycopersicum- on the bush

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Groundcherries

Groundcherries

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Potato flower -Solanum tuberosum-

Potato flower -Solanum tuberosum-

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Potato flowers -Solanum tuberosum-, cultivar Blue Swede

Potato flowers -Solanum tuberosum-, cultivar Blue Swede

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Strawberry groundcherry -Physalis pruinosa-, Tyrol, Austria

Strawberry groundcherry -Physalis pruinosa-, Tyrol, Austria

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed pod

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed pod. This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids. Photographed in disturbed ground in the UK

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seeds

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seeds. This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids. Photographed in the UK

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Sticky nightshade fruit

Sticky nightshade fruits (Solanum sisymbriifolium). Photographed in autumn

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Spiny nightshade (Solanum pyracantha)

Spiny nightshade (Solanum pyracantha)
Spiny nightshade flower (Solanum pyracantha). Photographed in autumn

Background imageNightshade Family Collection: Downy thorn apple (Datura inoxia)

Downy thorn apple (Datura inoxia)
Downy thorn apple flower (Datura inoxia). This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids


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The nightshade family, also known as Solanaceae, encompasses a diverse group of plants with fascinating characteristics. One member of this family is the Common Thorn Apple or Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), recognized for its striking seed pod and widespread presence in Europe. Another captivating plant within this family is the Evening Primrose, along with Primrose, Isnardia, and Nightshade. These species have been beautifully depicted in Victorian botanical illustrations that showcase their delicate beauty. However, not all members of the it can harmless. The Atropa belladonna, commonly referred to as Deadly Nightshade plant, holds a sinister reputation due to its toxic properties. On a lighter note, various tomato varieties belong to this intriguing plant family too. From cherry tomatoes to beefsteak ones, these vibrant fruits add color and flavor to our meals. In another Victorian botanical illustration series featuring Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet alongside Nightshade plants showcases their enchanting allure despite their potentially harmful nature. One cannot ignore the allure of Deadly Nightshade captured meticulously in Victorian botanical illustrations. Its dark purple berries stand out against lush green foliage while warning us about its poisonous qualities. Belladona or Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) has been extensively documented through detailed drawings during the Victorian era for both scientific and aesthetic purposes. Solanum rantonettii syn Lycianthes rantonnetii presents an eye-catching addition to the nightshade family with its Blue Potato Bush adorned by beautiful flowers that captivate any observer's attention effortlessly. Pepino Dulce or Melon Pear (Solanum muricatum) adds a touch of exoticism within this diverse clan as it offers sweet flavors reminiscent of melons but grows on vines like potatoes do. Victorian Botanical Illustrations depicting Poisonous and Toxic Plants further emphasize the importance of understanding these species' potential dangers while appreciating their unique characteristics.