SC - Poisonous Tomatoes?

[Chris Stanifer]

- --- LrdRas at aol.com wrote:

> Actually, IIRC, Dr. Friedman is requesting
> information that shows that 
> tomatoes were generally viewed as poisonous during
> the SCA time period. 
> Specifically the fruits of the tomato plant. The
> tomato was unknown during 
> the Middle Ages in Europe. It became known at the
> end of the Renaissance 
> and/or early modern period.

I stand corrected.  However, I am still interested in
learning whether or not the fruit of the tomato plant
was believed to be poisonous, and if so, for how long
after its introduction to Europe?

Balthazar of Blackmoor

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