Solanaceae Collection (page 4)

Solanum dulcamara, climbing nightshade
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Solanum lycopersicum, garden tomato
Drawing of the garden tomato from Herbal (1597) by John Gerard. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Capsicum sp. caffree chilli
Plate 44 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Capsicum minimum, chillies
Plate 59 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Plantes Condimentaires
Plate 24 from Le Regne Vegetal plantes agricoles, Vol 12. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Browallia speciosa, amethyst
A pollen grain of the Browallia speciosa (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family

Capsicum annuum Filius blue

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) crop, with ripening fruit, growing in garden greenhouse, Suffolk, England, August
Tomato (Solanum sp.) crop, with ripening fruit, growing in garden greenhouse, Suffolk, England, August

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) flowering, growing in pots on garden patio, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july
Tomato (Solanum sp.) flowering, growing in pots on garden patio, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Black Russian, close-up of fruit, growing in greenhouse, Buckinghamshire, England, august
Tomato (Solanum sp.) Black Russian, close-up of fruit, growing in greenhouse, Buckinghamshire, England, august

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Maris Peer, flowering, growing in garden vegetable plot, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Melon (Cucurbitaceae), orange-colored tomato (Solanaceae) and watermelon (Cucurbitaceae)
TOMATO & WATERMELON 1613. Melon (Cucurbitaceae), orange-colored tomato (Solanaceae) and watermelon (Cucurbitaceae): engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published in Nuremberg in 1613

BOTANY: TOMATO. Lycopersicon esculentum. Line engraving

BOTANY: POTATO PLANT. (Solanum tuberosum) with thyme plants (Thymus sp. ) on either side
BOTANY: POTATO PLANT. (Solanum tuberosum) with thyme plants (Thymus sp.) on either side: engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published in Nuremberg in 1613

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) Fruit

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) close-up of fruit, with Catface physiological problem causing malformation and scars, U. S. A
Tomato (Solanum sp.) close-up of fruit, with Catface physiological problem causing malformation and scars, U.S.A

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici)
Tomato (Solanum sp.) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici) causes vascular wilt of leaves, U.S.A

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Markies variety crop, newly harvested tubers in boxes for delivery to store room, England, september

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers in farmyard, for feeding to beef cattle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

Flower of The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal or guinea squash (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) crop, ridged field, Eaton, Cheshire, England, april

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) boron deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) magnesium deficiency, close-up of leaves

The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal or guinea squash (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) leaves, growing in organic garden vegetable plot, Cumbria, England, august

Aubergine (Solanum melongena) round variety fruit, growing in garden vegetable plot

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) and Courgette (Cucurbita sp. ) harvested fruit in wicker basket, Norfolk, England, august
Tomato (Solanum sp.) and Courgette (Cucurbita sp.) harvested fruit in wicker basket, Norfolk, England, august

Vegetable - Potato Close-up of harvested potatoes

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september
Tomato (Solanum sp.) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september

Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) introduced species, close-up of flower and developing fruit, growing in stubble field, Northern Spain, september

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) nitrogen deficiency, close-up of leaves

Farming - Crops Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) Close-up / plants in field

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) new potatoes, tubers passing over riddle for sorting before bagging, East Lancashire, England, july

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) phosphorus deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) potassium deficiency, close-up of leaves

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) crop, loading harvested tubers on trailer ready for sorting, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, march

Physalis

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

Aubergine (Solanum melongena) flower. Close-up of a flower on an aubergine plant. Photographed in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

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

Lochroma cyaneum
Foliage and flowers of Lochroma cyaneum. This plant is native to South America

Deadly nightshade (Atropa bella-donna)
Deadly nightshade plants (Atropa bella-donna) in flower. This plant is highly poisonous. It contains toxic alkaloids, including atropine

Woodland tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris)
Woodland tobacco flowers (Nicotiana sylvestris). This plant is a member of the nightshades family. it contains nicotine and all parts of it are poisonous if ingested

Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) flowers and fruits. All parts of this plant are mildly poisonous, though it is used in herbal medicine to treat warts and skin diseases

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Deadly nightshade flowers (Atropa belladonna). This plant is highly poisonous. It contains the toxic alkaloid atropine, which is used by ophthalmologists to dilate pupils during eye examinations

Willow-leaved jessamine (Cestrum parqui). The flowers of this poisonous plant are night-scented and pollinated by moths

Iochroma cyaneum Trebah
Iochroma flowers (Iochroma cyaneum Trebah ). This tender South American shrub is part of the Solanaceae family

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Solanaceae, also known as the nightshade family, is a diverse group of plants that includes some well-known and fascinating species. Tab XVII showcases Mandragora officinarum, commonly known as mandrake, which has long been associated with folklore and magic due to its unique root shape resembling a human figure. Moving on to Tab XXIV, we find the Common Thorn Apple or Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium) seed pod from Europe. This plant holds both medicinal and toxic properties and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The Wayne County Preserving Company's American label features tomatoes, highlighting their importance in preserving food. Tomatoes belong to the Solanaceae family and have become an essential ingredient in cuisines worldwide. Intriguingly, Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua) are showcased together. These captivating structures add beauty to gardens while serving as nature's decorations during autumn months. Piper nigrum takes center stage next; it is none other than the pepper vine responsible for our beloved black pepper seasoning found on dining tables globally. A close-up of the Blue Potato Bush's (Solanum rantonnetii) flower captures its vibrant beauty flourishing in a German garden during August. Its striking blue flowers make it a popular ornamental plant choice among gardeners. Basilius Besler's Florilegium engraving from 1613 highlights Lycopersicon esculentum - better known as tomatoes today. This depiction reminds us of how deeply ingrained this fruit has become in our culinary traditions over time. Atropa belladonna or Deadly Nightshade plant is featured here too; its dark allure conceals its highly poisonous nature when consumed without caution. Various tomato varieties are displayed side by side, showcasing the incredible diversity within this single species alone – each offering unique flavors, shapes, and colors.