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solanum Definition

so·la·num (sō lā′nəm)

noun

any of a large genus (Solanum) of trees, vines, shrubs, and plants of the nightshade family: most are poisonous, but a few are cultivated for food, as the potato and eggplant

Etymology: L, nightshade, orig., sun plant < sol: see Sol

solanum Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tuberosum: BIOLOGY Solanum tuberosum is a plant in the nightshade family that is now grown in some 130 countries in all corners of the world.
  • crispum: Solanum crispum " Glasnevin " has been flowering since last month, and its display continues unabated, with more buds still to bloom.
  • lycopersicum: Solanum lycopersicum Tomato This name previously referred to Lycopersicon.

Browse dictionary entries near solanum

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  5. ‹ sola
  6. ‹ sol-fa
  7. ‹ sol
  8. ‹ Sokotra
  9. ‹ sokol
  10. ‹ soke
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