nụ áo thực

Nụ áo thực thường mọc hoang ở các bờ ruộng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Black nightshade: A common name for a plant species, specifically Solanum nigrum, a member of the nightshade family. It is a herbaceous plant, sometimes considered a weed, with small white flowers and black or dark purple berries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nụ áo thực thường mọc hoang ở các bờ ruộng. (Black nightshade often grows wild on field edges.)
  • Lá non của cây nụ áo thực có thể được sử dụng làm rau ăn. (The young leaves of the black nightshade plant can be used as a vegetable.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily a botanical name. In scientific or formal contexts, the Latin binomial is used.

Variants and Related Words

• Cà đen: Another Vietnamese common name for the same plant ().
• Cà gai: Refers to a different but related species, .
• Họ Cà (Solanaceae): The nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants.

Synonyms

• Black nightshade: The standard English common name.
• Common nightshade: Another English name for the same species.
• Solanum nigrum: The scientific Latin name.

Notes on Usage

• Caution: While young leaves and ripe berries of some varieties are consumed in some cuisines, parts of the plant contain solanine and can be toxic if improperly prepared or if unripe berries are eaten. It is important to have certain knowledge before using it as food or medicine.
• The provided reference "morelle noire" is the French common name for this plant.