In a message dated 11/2/99 10:28:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, ronhay@pacbell.net writes: > Among the non-edibles, our philodendron, which I believe is called > "monstera deliciosa," because of its edible fruit, about the size of a > large banana, is about to bloom. This plant has 4' toothed leaves, and a > flower which looks like a jack-in-the-pulpit on steroids. Can you tell me more about the edible fruits? I have 5 of these in my back yard. They smell peppery when trimmed. What does the fruit tase like? Anne in FL zone 9b, sunset 26