Care Level: Plays Hard to Get
Pet Friendly: Warning
Toxic if ingested.
Origins: India
Fun Facts: This appropriatel...
This appropriately named plant also carries the name 'mock tomato" and 'pumpkin tree.' They are a type of ornamental eggplant and part of the nightshade family of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants apart. The plant originated in Thailand and has been grown since the 1800s.