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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. Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) - You Grow Girl Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) 4 Comments Yesterday afternoon I was treated to an impromptu flower garden tour in the mountain village of Giraudel, Dominica. This region is known for it's particularly rich soil and has, as a result, become a hub of flower growers and gardeners. The nipplefruit is a short-lived perennial or annual native to South America and well established as a weed throughout Central America, the Caribbean and Asia. It's in the nightshade family or Solanaceae, along with the tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. The plant itself can become quite imposting in tropical climates, much like a shrub. Description Small shrubby perennial that can be grown as an annual. The nipple fruit is related to the naranjilla and tomato, and the plant looks similar. Large velvety leaves have purple veins and furry hair, along with prominent spikes. The branches and stems are also dotted with firm thorns. Bushy shrub to 3-6ft.
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Plant An annual or perennial, woody shrub which is usually 1.5 m in height. The branched stems are brown or purple to green in color. The flowers are pink to purple and 2.5 cm long. The leaves are broad, hairy, spiny, ovate-orbicular and 10-25 cm in length. Each fruit contains several reddish-brown seeds. Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall. Flower Color: 1"-2". Late spring or early summer. Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 3 to 10 days. Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with soil. 3-4 feet The optimum time to transplant nipple-fruit is between late spring and early summer (S3-S5). This season offers mild temperatures and ample rainfall, beneficial for root establishment. Choose a sunny location as nipple-fruit enjoys full sun. Solanum mammosum: A broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage and white and purple flowers in summer followed by orange fruit. It contributes fuzzy texture to the garden. To grow well, it prefers sun - mostly shade and regular water. Grows best in well-drained and rich soil. CHARACTERISTICS Plant type: perennial Plant family: #Solanaceae Foliage: deciduous green Mature size: 3 FT wide.
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Solanum villosissimum Sun Exposure Full Sun Foliage Succulent Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Common Name: nipplefruit Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Solanaceae Native Range: Tropical Americas Zone: 11 to 12 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: April to June Bloom Description: Purple with white petal stripes Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Naturalize Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen
Nipple Fruit, Cow's Udder Plant, Lady Nipples, Five-finger Fruit, Macaw Bush, Titty Fruit, Apple of Sodom, Nipple Nightshade, 乳茄, 五代同堂, 五指茄, 真奇之果 Moderate Water Herb or Spice Ornamental Flowers Herbaceous Plant Explore more topics Name Classifications and Characteristics Biogeography Description and Ethnobotany Landscaping Features The fruit has a mildly sweet and tangy taste and is similar to tomatoes but with a distinctive flavor. In summary, Solanum Mammosum L. is a tropical plant with wavy, hairy, and rough leaves that produce huge, round or oval-shaped fruits. The fruit is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and has both medicinal and culinary uses.
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Solanum mammosum, commonly known as Nipple Fruit or the Cow's Udder plant, is a tropical and subtropical perennial plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Native to South America, this unique and ornamental plant is known for its distinctive fruits, which resemble a cluster of large, brightly colored, and somewhat bizarre-looking. S. mammosum is an annual or tender perennial plant with poisonous fruit, reported as invasive in Cuba (Oviedo Prieto et al., 2012) as well as in the Philippines (Merrill, 1923), Fiji, Tonga, and parts of Hawaii (Space and Flynn, 2002; PIER, 2014).It is listed as an 'agricultural weed', 'causal alien', 'naturalised' and 'weed' in the Global Compendium of Weeds (Randall, 2012).
