A type of plant with small, usually poisonous berries, like tomatoes or eggplants.
Solanum is a group of plants that can be dangerous if you eat them. Some solanum plants are used for food, like tomatoes, but others can make you sick.
Examples:
The solanum plant has purple berries.
I planted some solanum in my garden.
The solanum plant is growing near the fence.
I don't want to eat the solanum berries!
Some solanum plants are good to eat, but some can make you sick.
The solanum plant is very pretty, but you shouldn't eat it.