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Bush Tomato

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Other Names : The term bush tomato refers to the fruit or entire plants of certain nightshade (Solanum centrale, akatyerr, akatjurra, katyerr, kampurarrpa, yakajirri<br>belongs ) species native to the Solanaceae family, which includes plants such as potato, tomatomore arid parts of Australia. While they are quite closely related to tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), they might be even closer relatives of the eggplant(S. melongena), capsicum and chilliwhich they resemble in many details. It grows naturally throughout the central deserts of There are 94 (mostly perennial) natives and 31 (mostly annual) introduced species in Australia. ==Special Precautions of * Solanum aviculare or Kangaroo Apple* Solanum centrale, also known as Desert Raisin, Bush Raisin or Bush Sultana, or by the native name kutjera* Solanum chippendalei Bush Tomato==, Named after taxonomic botanist George Chippendale==Health Benefits and Uses of * Solanum coactiliferum Aborigines roasted the fruit before eating.* Solanum diversiflorum Bush Tomato==, Karlumbu, Pilirta, Wamurla* Solanum ellipticum Potato Bush tomato is a good source of vitamin C, selenium and ironVery similar to S.quadriliculatum which is poisonous.* Solanum laciniatum Kangaroo Apple.* Solanum orbiculatum Round-leaved Solanum* Solanum phlomoides Wild Tomato.* Solanum vescum[citation needed]
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