Naranjillo—Solanum quitoense L.
This document describes the naranjillo (Solanum quitoense), a rarely cultivated fruit-bearing plant native to the highlands of Ecuador and related to the eggplant. Grown occasionally in South Florida, it features large, fuzzy, iridescent leaves with purple veins and produces small, golden-yellow fr...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139784 |
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| Summary: | This document describes the naranjillo (Solanum quitoense), a rarely cultivated fruit-bearing plant native to the highlands of Ecuador and related to the eggplant. Grown occasionally in South Florida, it features large, fuzzy, iridescent leaves with purple veins and produces small, golden-yellow fruits filled with gelatinous, acidic green pulp and white seeds. The fruit, known as the “golden fruit of the Andes,” is used in drinks and sauces. Original publication date May 1994.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |