Physalis
The Physalis is a genus of plants that is part of the nightshade family. There are between 75 and 90 species. All except one are native to the Americas.[2]
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The plants grow small orange fruit encased in a lantern-like husk that comes from the calyx. They are similar to the tomato. Since it has a mild, refreshing acidity similar to the tomato, it can be used in many of the same ways. Many Physalis species are called groundcherries.[3]
Physalis Media
Physalis peruviana fruit with calyx open
Yellow nightshade groundcherry (Physalis crassifolia)
Physalis peruviana fruits
Physalis pruinosa plants in bloom
Walter's groundcherry plant with fruit at Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
References
- ↑ Genus: Physalis L.. Germplasm Resources Information Network (2009-09-01)United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
- ↑ Whitson, M. and P. S. Manos. (2005). Untangling Physalis (Solanaceae) from the physaloids: a two-gene phylogeny of the Physalinae. Systematic Botany 30(1), 216-30.
- ↑ Physalis (TSN 30587). Integrated Taxonomic Information System.