Taxon

Solanum betaceum

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Common name: Boomtamatie, Tamarillo, Tree tomato
Family: Solanaceae (Potato)
Distribution: Andes, South America
IUCN Red list: Data deficient
Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 3 Invasive - May not be propagated or transported.
Comments: The fruit is eaten by scooping the flesh from a halved fruit. When lightly sugared and cooled, the flesh is used for a breakfast dish.
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Locations

  • 1: Seed Store • Accession: 2014-221 • Provenance: Horticultural
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