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Tomato, Tree
Palo de tomate
Solanaceae Cyphomandra betacea (Cav.) Sendt.
Source:
Magness et al. 1971
The tree tomato is a perennial shrub 6 to 10 feet high, with large, soft
pubescent heart-shaped leaves. It can be grown in the open only in frost free
locations. The fruit is 2 to 3 inches long, oval in shape, smooth and many
seeded, borne on a long stem. Fruit resembles a tomato in appearance, use and
flavor.
Season, bloom to mature fruit: About 3 months.
Production in the U.S.: No data, limited.
Use: Fresh and culinary, like tomato.
Parts consumed: Whole fruit.