Plant Profiles

Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett

Tomatillos

This shy little green tomato cousin is cozy inside a paper lantern. Known for its acidity and thicker texture, tomatillos are the base of many salsas and other dishes, used both raw and cooked. Ranging from large tomato-sized fruits to small purple tomatillos milperos with varying levels of acidity and sweetness, tomatillos are a staple solanaceous fruit.

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