prickly nightshade
The term "prickly nightshade" refers to various spiny plants within the Solanum genus, commonly found in different regions and sometimes used in traditional medicine.
Definition
C1Botany
(technical)Plants within the Solanum genus characterized by spiny stems and leaves, often bearing small, round fruits.
Example
- Prickly nightshade can often be identified by the sharp spines on its stems.
C1Ecology
(technical)A group of nightshade species with sharp thorns, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Example
- The prickly nightshade is prevalent in many subtropical ecosystems.
C1Ethnobotany
(technical)A spiny herbaceous plant from the Solanaceae family, sometimes used in traditional medicine despite its potential toxicity.
Example
- Despite its toxicity, prickly nightshade has been used in traditional remedies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "prickly nightshade":
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