Synonyms[edit] Atropaceae MartinovCestraceae Schltdl.Daturaceae Bercht. & J.Presl, O Prirozenosti Rostlin: 243. 1820.Duckeodendraceae Kuhlm.Goetzeaceae Miers ex Airy ShawNolanaceae Bercht. & J. Presl, nom. cons.Salpiglossidaceae Hutch.
Solanaceae. The name Solanaceae derives from the genus Solanum, "the nightshade plant". The etymology of the Latin word is unclear. The name may come from a perceived resemblance of certain solanaceous flowers to the sun and its rays. At least one species of Solanum is known as the "sunberry". Alternatively, the name could originate from the Latin verb solari, meaning "to soothe", presumably referring to the soothing pharmacological properties of some of the psychoactive species of the family.
