Strange unknown fruit - what is it? (forum)

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Anyone have any ideas as to what fruit this is?
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Time: 22nd August 2011 8:42am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
The fruit you have there is Solanum mammosum, or cow's udder plant. Poisonous so don't try eating it. From South America, it is often used by interior designers and florists. In Japan it is known as "Fox Face".

Time: 22nd August 2011 8:56am

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Violet_Cactus says...
Thanks Phil!

Time: 22nd August 2011 1:04pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
It grows similar to an eggplant, except there was one in the Cairns botanic garden, about 10m tall and 40or50cm trunk at the base, a giant.

Time: 23rd August 2011 7:22am

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Violet_Cactus says...
Thanks jakfruit. It sounds as if they grow to enormous dimensions in tropical climates.

Time: 24th August 2011 3:30pm

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Mark says...
Violet,, I have no idea what you've got there. But it does look more like a leaf in your hand than a fruit to me. .. I'd play it Safe,like Phil says if it were me!! (however,,, IF you are the daring type, there are 'some' poisonous plants which can be eaten,though it is Not advisable to try. With some plants, it only needs to touch the skin to kill, so play it safe. ... NB:: Not all of the Solanum species are poisonous. You eat tomatoes & potatoes don't you?

Time: 27th August 2011 12:00am

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Mark says...
P.S. .. If it is the "Cow's Udder" as Phil has said,, "Leave it alone", as that one IS Poisonous!!

Time: 27th August 2011 12:01am

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