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Devil's Fig

Description:

Devil's Fig, scientifically known as Solanum torvum, is a plant species belonging to the Solanaceae family. This perennial shrub, native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, is widely recognized for its medicinal and culinary uses. It bears small, round fruits that are initially green and then turn yellow or orange when ripe. Devil's Fig is known by various other names, including Turkey Berry, Prickly Nightshade, and Pea Eggplant.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Plant:

1. The devil's fig plant is often used in traditional medicine.
2. Be careful not to touch the thorny stems of the devil's fig.

Noun - Fruit:

1. The ripe devil's fig fruits have a slightly sour taste.
2. Adding devil's fig to curries and stews enhances their flavor.

Adjective - Prickly:

1. The devil's fig is a prickly plant, making it difficult to handle.
2. She accidentally brushed against a prickly devil's fig branch and got scratched.

Usage as a Metaphor:

1. His behavior towards his friends earned him the reputation of being a devil's fig.
2. The political landscape can sometimes seem like a field of devil's fig, full of thorny situations.

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