Physalis sp. (Ground Cherry)

Botanical name: Physalis sp.

Common name: Ground Cherry

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Central America, soutern Europe, Asia

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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)

• Physalis philadelphica (Tomatillo)