The Nightshade family (Solanaceae) is diverse and includes plants with various uses. Here are three examples:
- Edible: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - widely cultivated for its fruit, which is a staple in many cuisines worldwide.
- Poisonous: Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) - also known as deadly nightshade, it contains highly toxic alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine.
- Ornamental: Petunia (Petunia × hybrida) - popular for its colorful and showy flowers, grown in gardens and as houseplants.
Answer: Tomato (edible), Belladonna (poisonous), Petunia (ornamental)