Belladonna, aka deadly nightshade, has given nightshade plants a bad name. While many nightshade species are dangerous for humans to consume, plenty of these sprouts make safe additions to a garden. After all, you’re not afraid of the tomatoes growing in your backyard, are you? Scientifically classified under the Solanaceae family, nightshade plants include vegetables and fruits like tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, and groundcherries. Delicious produce like this is common in many home gardens and shows that not all nightshade plants should be feared. Learn more about this often maligned group of flora and find new plants for your garden in the gallery of nightshades below.
Diversify your garden with these 7 (non-deadly) nightshade plants
Not all nightshades are deadly.
