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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Cow’s Udder – Nipple Fruit


This unusual plant has a fruit that upon first glance looks like a balloon inflated to appear like the udder of a cow. It is actually an ornamental fruit that has medicinal properties as well as detergent agents that can be used for washing clothes.
The Cows Udder or Nipple Fruit, is a shrubby perennial that can also be grown as an annual. It is related to the tomato, hardy to around 25 degrees F, and is not too picky about soil requirements. The negative to its uniqueness and beauty it that the fruit is poisonous.

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