Flower in the nightshade family

I believe the answer is:

petunia

(Other definitions for petunia that I've seen before include "Plant related to tobacco" , "Bloomer" , "Plant cultivated for its white, pink, blue or purple funnel-shaped flowers" , "Auntie foolishly made under pressure" , "Flower much used in hanging baskets" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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