Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Physalis philadelphica
Common name:
Mexican husk tomato, Tomatillo
Family:
Solanaceae (Potato)
Distribution:
Mexico
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato.
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Locations
1:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2016-232 • Provenance: Horticultural
Area
Individual