Pietro Andrea Mattioli
Pietro Andrea Mattioli was an influential Italian herbalist of the 16th century, known for his extensive work in botany and herbal medicine. His writings included descriptions of various plants, including tomatoes, which he controversially labeled as an aphrodisiac and associated with other potentially toxic plants. His observations contributed to the early misconceptions surrounding the tomato's safety for consumption.
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| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,471 | $160,000 | 124$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 7,471 | $160,000 | 124$ |
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Pietro Andrea Mattioli was an Italian herbal researcher who described the tomato as an aphrodisiac in 1544.
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