Hug This Tree: The Pumpkin Tree
October 23, 2007 by Jennifer
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.
Ok, that pumpkin tree is the coolest thing I’ve seen all day! I’m hugging it now.
It is an exceptionally huggable tree-like thing. Especially for this season.
I have to buy one of these!
you can find seeds of the “Pumpkin on a Stick” in Genesis Seeds. they have large range of organic seeds.
http://www.genesisseeds.com