What Are Nightshades? Nightshade is the common name used to describe over 2,800 species of plants. Nightshade vegetables are in the Solanaceae family of plants. Among them are tomato, potato, eggplant, and peppers of all kinds, except black pepper. Tomatillos, tamarios, pepinos, pimentos, paprika, cayenne, and Tabasco sauce are also classified as nightshade foods. Dangers of … Continue reading Nightshades Vegetables- It May Cause Chronic Pain and Inflammation