Tomatillo or husk-tomato (physalis Philadelphica) is in the same family as tomato but different genus. It is commonly cultivated in Mexico and Guatemala. The ripe fruit is like green tomato. We like tomatillo in cold soup, salsa, and sometimes fry it like fried green tomatoes.
Interesting facts about tomatilo (from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomatillo):
- Other parts of the plant, besides fruit, are toxic and should not be eaten.
- The plant is highly self-incompatible, two or more plants are needed to pollinate properly.
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