PHYSALIS

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'''Physalis''' is a genus of plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world. The genus is characterised by the small orange fruit similar in size, shape and structure to a small tomato, but partly or fully enclosed in a large papery husk derived from the calyx.
They are herbaceous plants growing to 0.4-3 m tall, similar to the common tomato but usually with a stiffer, more upright stem; they can be either annual or perennial. They require full sun and fairly warm to hot temperatures. Some species are sensitive to frost, though others, such as ''P. alkekengi'', tolerate severe cold when dormant in winter.

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Cultivation and uses

Other names

Exporter countries

Species

See also

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Cultivation and uses

These plants grow in most soil types and do very well in poor soils and in pots. They need lots of water throughout the growing year, except towards fruit-ripening time. Plants are susceptible to many of the same diseases and pests as the tomato. Propagation is by seed.
Its uses are similar to the common tomato or to other fruits. Once extracted from its husk, it may be eaten raw or used in salads, desserts, as a flavoring, and in jams and jellies. They can also be dried and eaten much like figs, apricots or grapes. It is also often used as an herbal remedy for sore throats. The flavor of ''Physalis peruviana'', also known as the Cape Gooseberry, is a unique tomato/pineapple-like blend. It is native to North, Central and South America, but is commonly grown in many subtropical areas including South Africa. The other most commonly-seen type in commerce is the tomatillo (''P. philadelphica'').
Some species are also grown as ornamental plants, for example chinese lantern, popular for its large, bright orange to red husks.
The typical ground cherry fruit is like a cross between a tomato (in texture) and a strawberry (in flavor) and is approx. 130 Calories for 100g

Other names

★ Cape Gooseberry

★ Groundcherry

★ Uchuva (Colombia)

★ Winter-cherry

★ Amour-en-cage ("Love in a cage")

Exporter countries

★ Colombia

Species

★ ''Physalis acutifolia'' (Miers) Sandw. - Sharpleaf Groundcherry, Wright Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis alkekengi'' L. - Chinese Lantern

★ ''Physalis angulata'' L. - Cutleaf Groundcherry, Lanceleaf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis angustifolia'' Nutt. - Coastal Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis arenicola'' Kearney - Cypresshead Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis carpenteri'' Riddell ex Rydb. - Carpenter's Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis caudella'' Standl. - Southwestern Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis cinerascens'' (Dunal) A.S. Hitchc. - Smallflower Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis cordata'' P. Mill. - Heartleaf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis crassifolia'' Benth. - Thickleaf Groundcherry, Yellow Nightshade Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis foetens'' Poir. - Tropical Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis grisea'' (Waterfall) Martínez - Strawberry-tomato

★ ''Physalis hederifolia'' Gray - Ivyleaf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis heterophylla'' Nees - Clammy Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis hispida'' (Waterfall) Cronq. - Prairie Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis ixocarpa'' Brot. - Tomatillo, Mexican Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis latiphysa'' Waterfall - Broadleaf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis longifolia'' Nutt. - Common Groundcherry, Longleaf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis minima'' L. - Pygmy Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis missouriensis'' Mackenzie & Bush - Missouri Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis mollis'' Nutt. - Field Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis peruviana'' L. - Peruvian Groundcherry, Cape Gooseberry, Uchuva

★ ''Physalis philadelphica'' Lam. (syn. ''P. ixocarpa'') - Tomatillo,

★ ''Physalis pruinosa'' - Strawberry Groundcherry or Husk Tomato

★ ''Physalis pubescens'' L. - Groundcherry, Husk Tomato, Husk-tomato

★ ''Physalis pumila'' Nutt. - Dwarf Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis subglabrata'' Mackenz&Bush - Smooth groundcherry, Mexican Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis subulata'' Rydb. - Chihuahuan Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis turbinata'' Medik. - Thicket Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis virginiana'' P. Mill. - Lanceleaf Groundcherry, Virginia Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis viscosa'' L. - Grape Groundcherry, Starhair Groundcherry

★ ''Physalis walteri'' Nutt. - Walter's Groundcherry

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★ Sorting Physalis names

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★ Plants for a future