Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry)

Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with bright orange fruit and light green leaves on a plant
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with orange fruit clusters nestled among light green leaves and stems.

Botanical name: Physalis sp.

Common name: Ground Cherry

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Central America, soutern Europe, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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This is a herbaceous plant which can reach 91cm tall (36inches). It can be a perennial or an annual. The stem is branched and often reclining. A berry hidden in a larger papery shell. The berry and shell are both green at first with the shell turning light brown and the berry taking on a yellow cast when ripe.

The fruites are often edible.

Similar plants: Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry)


Image gallery: 14 images
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit on a green plant, close up view.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange paper-like fruit pods tucked among light green serrated leaves.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with orange papery fruit on green stems, a garden plant.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with multiple orange papery husks hanging from thin green leafy stems.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit hanging from green leafy plant branches close up
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with papery orange fruit hanging among numerous soft green leaves
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit among lush green leaves close up
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) fruit hanging from branches nestled within broad green foliage
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) yellow flower with dark brown center in close up view
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with yellow petals and dark brown markings surrounding the central stamen
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with green papery fruit husks hanging from sturdy stems close up
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with pale green papery husks suspended from thin woody plant stems
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) yellow flower with dark center and green leaves close up
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) yellow flower accompanied by green leaves and a developing calyx pod
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with yellow flower and dark centers, close up of plant.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) yellow flower with dark spots nestled among soft textured green leaves.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit plant with green leaves, wide angle overhead view.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit clusters nestled among light green leaves on the ground.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit on a plate, close up of round edible berries.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit resting on a plate with one cut open section.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit hanging from green leafy plant branches
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with papery orange husks suspended among stems and broad green foliage
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit in close up on a plate with dry husks.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit gathered on a plate with thin, dry, papery outer husks.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit close up sitting on a plate for better inspection.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) whole and sliced orange fruit sitting on a white flat surface.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) orange fruit close up sitting on a plate.
Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry) with multiple round orange fruit resting on a plate.


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