nipplefruit; apple of Sodom; titty fruit; cow's udder
A plant (Solanum mammosum) known for its unusual fruit shape. The Japanese name literally means 'canary eggplant'. The fruit is toxic and not eaten.
See also: ツノナス
Nipplefruit is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant.
The fruit of the nipplefruit is poisonous and cannot be eaten.
ツノナス (Solanum mammosum) is a synonym for the same plant; カナリアナス is an alternative Japanese name.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; very rare and mainly of etymological interest.
From カナリア (canary) + ナス (eggplant), referring to the yellow color and shape. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.