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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

Hug This Tree: The Pumpkin Tree

by Jennifer on October 23rd, 2007

With Halloween quickly approaching I figured it’s time to hug us some Solanum Pumpkin Tree.

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This is a bit of a cheat because the pumpkin tree is hardly a tree and more of a smallish plant. Solanum is simply the botanical name for a group of specific plants — many sub categories of Solanum exist. This sub category is known as; Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin on a Stick, Hmong Eggplant, and many others.

In this case the adorable tiny pumpkin looking fruits make this tiny tree-like plant hug worthy.

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Florists use this for fall arrangements and they’re also used in some Asian dishes.

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While carving is out of the question this is a great family plant. Kids love them! You and your family can learn how to grow your own little pumpkin trees from this place or that place.

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