Brazilian Potato Tree (Noun)
Meaning
South American shrub or small tree widely cultivated in the tropics; not a true potato.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Brazilian potato tree, also known as Solanum sessiliflorum, is a popular ornamental in many tropical regions.
- The fruit of the Brazilian potato tree looks deceptively like a small potato, but is edible and sweet when ripe.
- In the Andes, the Brazilian potato tree has been an important food source for centuries, with the indigenous people cultivating it for its nutritious fruit.
- Brazilian potato tree can be used as a shade tree in permaculture systems, providing dappled shade for understory crops.
- Solanum sessiliflorum, or the Brazilian potato tree, is a relatively low-maintenance species that can be grown in containers or in the ground.