TITTY FRUIT Solanum mammosum

TITTY FRUIT Solanum mammosum

exotic fruit shrub, spectacular look

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Titty Fruit, also called Nipple fruit, cow's udder, apple of sodom produces 3-5" bright yellow orange fruit grown as an ornamental, for its odd shape. Fruits are poisonous if ingested.

Native to South America. This species has also naturalized in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.

Small shrubby perennial that can be grown as an annual. The nipple fruit is related to the naranjilla and tomato, and the plant looks similar. Large velvety leaves have purple veins and furry hair, along with prominent spikes. The branches and stems are also dotted with firm thorns. The nipple fruit is hardy to around 30F. Water regularly. The plant is not too particular about soil requirements. Bushy shrub to 3-6ft. The pink-purple flowers develop during spring and are followed by the waxy, yellow colored fruit ripening a few months later. Fruits are fleshy, poisonous, and contain several seeds.
Propagation: By seeds, cuttings can be rooted as well.