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Tomatillo fruit


Tomatillo fruit (physalis philadelphica)

The beginnings of the fruit. The husk develops first and the fruit develops inside, as it gets larger the husk splits and dries.



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Is that wool i spy as i tie back?

19 Aug, 2008

 

Yes indeed Buffriddler, leftovers from some knitting, cotton, so why not, recycle right!
I will keep updating as they develop.

19 Aug, 2008

 

Great idea......i like it save a fortune on string lol ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

19 Aug, 2008

 

Exciting watching the development!

19 Aug, 2008

 

i tried growing this this year but wasn't very successfull, nice picture and interesting too

1 Sep, 2008



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