Solanaceae

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/solanaceae

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Solanaceae
2. What is the estimated number of genera?Approximately 98 genera
3. What kinds of plants are in the Solanaceae family?The Solanaceae family includes potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, eggplants, and even tobacco. They can be herbs, shrubs, or small trees.
4. Why are potatoes so important for people around the world?Potatoes grow a lot of food in one place, helping many people eat enough and keeping them from going hungry.

Clade: A group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, including all its descendants.
Secondary Metabolites: Organic compounds produced by plants that are not directly involved in normal growth, development, or reproduction, often for defense or attraction.
Pharmacological: Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the uses and effects of drugs.