▲ 48 ▼ New tree genus discovered that is related to tomatoes and potatoes (www.earth.com) submitted 6 months ago by LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net to c/treehuggers@slrpnk.net 10 comments fedilink hide all child comments Scientists have identified a rare Andean forest tree related to tomatoes and potatoes as a plant group never named before. The discovery redraws part of the nightshade family and ties the tree to plant chemicals with medical power.
[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 months ago (2 children) Oh, so new drugs have been found. Cool! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net [S] 5 points 6 months ago (1 child) Yeah but they may not be the fun kind. It is somewhat related to Datura which is a drug but not generally too enjoyable from what I've read. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago Well, I was thinking more medicinal drugs than fun drugs — though I know there are people who get "high" off Datura. Doesn't sound pleasant. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net [S] 5 points 6 months ago (1 child) Yeah but they may not be the fun kind. It is somewhat related to Datura which is a drug but not generally too enjoyable from what I've read. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago Well, I was thinking more medicinal drugs than fun drugs — though I know there are people who get "high" off Datura. Doesn't sound pleasant. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago Well, I was thinking more medicinal drugs than fun drugs — though I know there are people who get "high" off Datura. Doesn't sound pleasant. permalink fedilink source parent