Aubergine 'Cows Udder' / 'Pig Face'
- Product number: 015520
- Origin: South America
- Latin: Solanum mammosum
A fascinating, unknown member of the eggplant family. After the graceful blue flowers, the spiny, elegant plants produce funny light to dark yellow fruits in the shape of a cow's udder! Branches with fruits are very popular with florists; in Asia, people create complete works of art with these fruits! This (otherwise poisonous) plant is used in homeopathy, and experiments are also being conducted with extracts to control insects. For now, just stick to its use as a "weird" ornamental fruit...!
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Latin: Solanum mammosum
Dutch: Aubergine 'Cows Udder'
Also known as: Pig Face
English: Eggplant
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- Flower colour: Blue bloom
- Origin: South America
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Solanum mammosum
- Dutch: Eggplant 'Cows Udder'
- Also known as: Pig Face
- English: Eggplant
