n.[植]粘果酸漿

As a member of the nightshade family, the tomatillo is related to the tomato, eggplant, pepper, and potato. 樹蕃茄作為茄類植物的家庭成員，與蕃茄，茄子，胡椒，和土豆有關(guān)。

The tomatillo is covered with a thin membrane, or calyx, that is a brownish orange color with purple veins. 樹蕃茄或花苞是用一個稀薄的膜被蓋，那是一種褐色橙色顏色與紫色靜脈。

The tomatillo, or Mexican husk, is native to Mexico, where it has been cultivated since the time of the Aztecs. 墨西哥的地方在阿茲特克族時期，就已在那兒把樹蕃茄或稱墨西擱果殼耕種了。

The tomatillo is most often cooked, but it can eaten raw, either on its own or added a salad. 樹蕃茄經(jīng)常被拿來烹調(diào)，但它未加工時，也可食用或是加上沙拉。

Because of its unusual appearance, the tomatillo is sometimes used as ornamental fruit by turning it over on its stem or peeling back the husk. 樹蕃茄有時制作它時要剝?nèi)ネ馄と缤b飾果子果殼，但它不常出現(xiàn)。