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What's Another Name for Tomatillo? A Guide to the Mexican Husk Tomato

Dec 13, 2025 •

4 min read

Native to Mexico and Central America, the tomatillo has been a culinary staple for millennia. However, this small, green fruit with a distinctive papery husk is also known by several other names, which can cause confusion for home cooks and gardeners alike.