Question

Which of the following belongs to the Solanaceae family?

• A. Potato, Tomato, Brinjal
• B. Wheat, Rice, Maize
• C. Rose, Apple, Pear
• D. Pea, Gram, Soybean

Hint:

To memorize the members of the Solanaceae family, use the mnemonic: "PETS are eating Potato, Tomato, and Brinjal".
Here, P = Petunia, E = Eggplant (Brinjal), T = Tobacco, S = Solanum/Sarsaparilla.
This easily covers the major economic crops of Solanaceae.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Solanaceae members.
Potato (Solanum tuberosum), Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum), and Brinjal (Solanum melongena) all belong to family Solanaceae (nightshade).
Answer: Potato, Tomato, Brinjal