n.[植]粘果酸浆

As a member of the nightshade family, the tomatillo is related to the tomato, eggplant, pepper, and potato. 树蕃茄作为茄类植物的家庭成员，与蕃茄，茄子，胡椒，和土豆有关。

The tomatillo is covered with a thin membrane, or calyx, that is a brownish orange color with purple veins. 树蕃茄或花苞是用一个稀薄的膜被盖，那是一种褐色橙色颜色与紫色静脉。

The tomatillo, or Mexican husk, is native to Mexico, where it has been cultivated since the time of the Aztecs. 墨西哥的地方在阿兹特克族时期，就已在那儿把树蕃茄或称墨西搁果壳耕种了。

The tomatillo is most often cooked, but it can eaten raw, either on its own or added a salad. 树蕃茄经常被拿来烹调，但它未加工时，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. 树蕃茄有时制作它时要剥去外皮如同装饰果子果壳，但它不常出现。