Nightshade – Black
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Botanical Name |
Solanum nigrum |
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Family |
Solanaceae |
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Other Names |
Garden nightshade, S. americanum |
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Description |
Erect annual herb up to 45cm. Leaves: ovate, lanceolate, acute apex. Flowers: small, violet. Berries: purple/black |
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Native to |
Asia, Africa, America |
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Parts Used |
Whole plant |
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Constituents |
Steroidal glycoalkaloids –solanine, solamargine, solasoline, solanigrine. Sterodial saponins, nigrumnins I & II |