👉 Phoracanthini is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, commonly known as the nightshade or devil's fingers plants. They are native to Europe and North Africa and grow as annuals or short-lived shrubs. Their leaves are usually sessile (not arranged in rows) and are covered in spines, which can be red, yellow, orange, or white depending on the species. The flowers are often small and pink, with a long, thin