Tomatillo Fossils, 52 Million Years Old, Are Discovered in Patagonia



By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

The discovery suggests that the nightshade family of plants, which includes tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, has been around much longer than was previously thought.

Published: January 9, 2017 at 01:00AM

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