Which of the following most accurately describes the entire group of plants in the nightshade family?

The nightshade family of plants includes more than 2000 species of herbs, shrubs, and small trees. Plants with edible parts include the potato, tomato, eggplant, and red pepper. Some nightshade members such as jimsonweed and belladonna contain poisonous substances. Tobacco and petunias are also in the nightshade family.

Which of the following most accurately describes the entire group of plants in the nightshade family?
A . poisonous plants
B . edible plants
C . no economically important species
D . no agriculturally important plants
E . a large variety of species

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Answer: E