Two tiny tomatillo fossils have kicked the origin of nightshade plants back to the age of dinosaurs. The fossils, pressed into 52-million-year-old rock, suggest that the nightshade family originated ...

The tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica syn. P. ixocarpa), aka the husk tomato or Mexican tomato, is easy to grow in central Ohio. Along with tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, tomatillos are a member of ...

When is a tomato not a tomato? When it’s a tomatillo. Plump, round, and juicy, tomatillos are a fundamental part of Central American cuisine. Although they look and sound very similar to tomatoes, ...

With a bright green color hidden by a papery husk, tomatillos are easy to spot. Tomatillos are versatile, tart fruits that add bright flavor to dishes like salsa verde, soups, and stews. Though they ...