Solanum mammosum - Wikipedia
Solanum mammosum, commonly known as nipplefruit, [1] fox head, [2] cow's udder, or apple of Sodom, is an inedible Pan-American tropical fruit. [3] The plant is grown for ornamental purposes, in part because of the distal end of the fruit's resemblance to a human breast, while the proximal end looks like a cow's udder.
Solanum mammosum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Solanum mammosum, called nipple fruit, is native to South America. It is a woody based perennial that typically grows to 3' tall and features: (a) large, hairy, purple-veined, broad-ovate leaves (to 3-6" long) with toothed margins, (b) purple spring flowers (to 1 1/2" diameter) with a white stripe on each petal and yellow anthers, (c) bizarrely ...
Solanum mammosum (nipplefruit nightshade) | CABI Compendium
2014年8月24日 · This datasheet on Solanum mammosum covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Further Information.
Weird but Wonderful: The Nipplefruit - Laidback Gardener
2021年1月28日 · But the nipplefruit or nipplefruit nightshade (Solanum mammosum) is not just some figment of a deranged artist’s imagination. It really exists. And you can grow one, pretty much anywhere, if you want to.
Solanum mammosum | Nipple Fruit | plant lust
Solanum mammosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water.
Solanum mammosum (Nipplefruit) - position, watering ...
Solanum mammosum, also known as Nipplefruit or Cow’s Udder, is a unique tropical plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. Indigenous to Central and South America, this perennial herbaceous plant is famous for its distinctive fruit that resembles the shape of a cow’s udder, hence the name.
Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) - Garden.org
Plant database entry for Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) with 8 images and 29 data details.
Solanum mammosum - Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
Solanum mammosum. First published in Sp. Pl.: 187 (1753) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is Tropical America. It is a subshrub or shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. It is used as a poison and a medicine, has environmental uses and social uses and for food.
How to Grow and Care for Nipple-fruit - PictureThis
Nipple-fruit is known for its striking fruit appearance but comes with a challenging care profile. Key to successful cultivation is ensuring adequate sunlight and warmth, as nipple-fruit thrives in bright conditions and does not tolerate frost.
Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) - You Grow Girl
2009年12月30日 · While it may look like eggplant, the fruit is inedible and really only worth growing for it’s crazy appearance and so you can have a serious conversation with seemingly proper British flower gardeners that includes the words “titties” and “nipples.” Guess what’s going to be on my seed list for 2010.