Nipple Brinjal / Nipple Fruit / Apple of Sodom / Love Apple / Tit Fruit / Turkey Berry(West Indian) - A member of the egg plant family but too bitter to eat. Used for display, flower arrangements
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Nipple Brinjal / Nipple Fruit / Apple of Sodom / Love Apple / Tit Fruit / Turkey Berry(West Indian) - A member of the egg plant family but too bitter to eat. Used for display, flower arrangements
DH-3577
Nipple Fruit / Nipple Brinjal / Apple of Sodom / Love Apple / Tit Fruit / Turkey Berry
West Indian
Solanum mammosum
A member of the egg plant family but too bitter to eat, fruit is poisonous if ingested. Used for display, flower arrangements.
Native to South America. Also naturalized in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Don Hadden
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway.
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Nature's Naughty Surprise - The Forbidden Love Apple!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Behold the DH-3577, a mischievous member of the eggplant family that goes by many scandalous names - Nipple Brinjal, Nipple Fruit, Apple of Sodom, and even Tit Fruit! But fear not, this tropical beauty is far too bitter to be devoured. Instead, it proudly flaunts its bizarre orange hue as a stunning display piece or an exotic addition to flower arrangements. With its intriguing shape resembling genitalia (yes, you read that right!), this cheeky shrub adds a touch of naughtiness to any garden. Found in rainforests across West Indies and Central/South America, these poisonous berries are nature's way of saying "hands off!". So admire from afar! Don Hadden captured this moment in his print - a single love apple dangling playfully amidst lush green foliage. Its vibrant color pops against the backdrop of dense forests. This snapshot serves as a reminder that Mother Nature has her own unique sense of humor. So next time you stumble upon this titillating fruit on your travels through tropical lands, remember its true purpose - not for consumption but for pure amusement! Let the DH-3577 tickle your funny bone and ignite conversations about nature's quirkiest creations.
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