Solanaceae vegetables and their names What are the Solanaceae vegetables and fruits?

Solanaceae is a plant belonging to the order Tubulariaceae, which is mainly distributed in tropical and temperate regions. Solanaceae has many important vegetables, economic plants and ornamental plants, some of which are common weeds in agricultural areas. Wild plants are mostly poisonous, so don't eat them.

Solanaceae vegetable varieties

Solanaceae vegetables are the main summer vegetables in China. With the increase of protected cultivation, they also account for a certain proportion of spring and autumn vegetables. Moreover, these vegetables have relatively high requirements for soil and nutrient absorption. For example , eggplant, tomato, potato, wolfberry, henbane, datura, etc. , all belong to the Solanaceae family.

1. Tomato

It is an annual or perennial herb of the Solanaceae family, Tubulales, and Lycopersicon genus. Its fruit is nutritious and has a special flavor. It can be eaten raw, cooked, processed into tomato sauce, juice, or canned as a whole fruit. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated in both the north and south of my country.

2. Cucumber

It is an annual creeping or climbing herb, which likes warmth, is not cold-tolerant, likes moisture, is not tolerant to waterlogging, and is tolerant to weak light. It is cultivated in various parts of my country and is produced all year round.

3. Cauliflower

Also known as cauliflower, cauliflower, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, it is native to the eastern coast of the Mediterranean and was introduced to my country in the early 19th century. It is rich in vitamin C and has anti-cancer effects. It is a very popular vegetable with delicious taste, high nutrition, and high medicinal value.

4. Beans

Also known as cowpea, long cowpea, and ribbon bean, it is rich in protein and carotene, has high nutritional value, good taste, and strong adaptability. It can be cultivated in the open field or in protected areas, and can also be produced all year round.

5. Pepper

It belongs to the genus Capsicum of the Solanaceae family, with a drooping or upright fruit stalk, and a finger-shaped, cone-shaped or lantern-shaped fruit. In addition, Capsicum is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, etc. Capsicum can also nourish the stomach and dispel cold, improve appetite and promote digestion.