"martin" wrote in message
Solanum muricatum has been in cultivation for a very long time: it's an
Inca crop.

In fact, I think that makes it a longer-established edible than the
tomato,
which I understand was bred into edibility quite recently (C16th or
so).

What interesting information!
But if it was an Inca crop, is it not likely to have narcotic properties?
{:-))

mind enhancing even?

more about inca agriculture at
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/328Fall98/incag.html
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What struck me as interesting in that article was the Highland Papaya -
Carica, now you have me thinking...... wonder where I can get
seeds........make an interesting addition down the allotments...........
:-)

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Bob

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