solanum

Meanings

• noun

  Genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, including tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.

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Variants

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solanum , solanums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word solanum, meaning 'soothing' or 'calming'.

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Trivia

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1. The Solanum genus contains over 1,500 known species.

2. The potato was first cultivated in South America over 10,000 years ago.

3. Tomatoes were once considered poisonous and were not widely consumed in Europe until the 18th century.

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1. Nightshade family: Solanum is a genus in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, which also includes other important food crops such as bell peppers, chili peppers, and eggplants.

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The Solanum genus has been cultivated for thousands of years and is one of the most economically important plant genera. Tomatoes and potatoes are staple foods in many cuisines around the world.

How to Memorize "solanum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a garden with tomato plants, potatoes growing in the ground, and eggplants hanging from vines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word solanum with the nightshade family and the foods it produces, such as tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Loves Tomatoes, Potatoes, And Eggplants' to remember the genus name Solanum.

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