Original: Most likely , the name comes from the perceived resemblance that some of the flowers bear to the sun and its rays , and in fact a species of Solanum ( Solanum nigrum ) is known as the sunberry .
Simplified: Well known members of this family are Chili peppers , Petunia , Deadly nightshade , Mandrake , Potato , Tomato , Aubergine ( Eggplant ) and Tobacco .