Those innocent veggies residing on your dinnerplate may not be so innocent, after all. Scientists say tomatoes and potatoes can be added to the list of carnivorous plants like the Venus Fly Trap. Key quote: "We may be surrounded by many more murderous plants than you think."
Here's a link to the article:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/attack-of-the-killer-tomatoes-1834638.html
Quote from: PPI Brian M on December 11, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
Those innocent veggies residing on your dinnerplate may not be so innocent, after all. Scientists say tomatoes and potatoes can be added to the list of carnivorous plants like the Venus Fly Trap. Key quote: "We may be surrounded by many more murderous plants than you think."
Here's a link to the article:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/attack-of-the-killer-tomatoes-1834638.html
I'm torn between pointing out that a tomato is a fruit or making a good, sanguine joke about beefsteak tomatoes. Maybe I should let Brigham handle this one. Toskin, report for duty!