SC - Tomato Theories

[LrdRas@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/19/99 11:58:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
margolh at nortelnetworks.com writes:

<< the tomato is related botanically to the deadly nightshade, which may
 have something to do with this as well as its reputation. >>

Possibly but , IMO, relationship to nightshades most likely has nothing to do
with their reputation. Eggplant is also related to nightshade and it was
widely used throughout period and its roots, leaves and stems are just as
poisonous as any of the New World members of the family..

Ras
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