The small to medium sized Cancerina shrub grows in dry to semi-arid regions of Mexico and is known by the botanical name Semialarium mexicanum. For centuries, the plant has been used in the traditional medicine of indigenous communities in Mexico, especially for the treatment of skin diseases and gastrointestinal disorders. Scientific name Semialarium mexicanum (Miers) […]
Tree tomato – Solanum betaceum – Solanaceae
The tree tomato (Solanum betaceum) is an edible crop in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is native to South America in the Andean region. There, the fruits are popularly consumed pureed as a refreshing drink. The fruits contain hard seeds that are sieved off. In terms of taste, the tamarillo tastes fruity sweet-tart and contains […]