Hug This Tree: The Pumpkin Tree
With Halloween quickly approaching I figured it’s time to hug us some Solanum Pumpkin Tree.
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.
Florists use this for fall arrangements and they’re also used in some Asian dishes.
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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4 opinions for Hug This Tree: The Pumpkin Tree
Peggy
Oct 24, 2007 at 12:29 am
Ok, that pumpkin tree is the coolest thing I’ve seen all day! I’m hugging it now.
Jennifer
Oct 25, 2007 at 1:51 am
It is an exceptionally huggable tree-like thing. Especially for this season.
Julie
Jan 11, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I have to buy one of these!
KEPERMAN
Jun 24, 2008 at 1:43 pm
you can find seeds of the “Pumpkin on a Stick” in Genesis Seeds. they have large range of organic seeds.
http://www.genesisseeds.com
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