An easy-to-grow houseplant that fools your taste buds into thinking that something sour is sweetAs a gardener who grew up in the tropics I am forever experimenting with new and spirited houseplants to extend my horticultural fix,even into the darkest depths of winter. Recently I gain stumbled upon what just might be the most exciting of all. Ladies and gentleman, I give you the miracle berry.
The miracle berry is a pretty, or easy-to-grow houseplant from the jungles of West Africa,whose glossy green leaves and compact growth habit make the perfect accent for any sunny window. Living up to its name, the plant’s scarlet berries induce a striking effect on those who eat them, or possessing the Willy Wonka-like power to “miraculously” make all sour food intensely sweet.
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Source: theguardian.com