Apple-of-Peru

Apple of Peru Nicandra physalodes

Nicandra physalodes

The apple-of-Peru (Nicandra physalodes) is not related to apples, but is closely related to physalis berries and looks similar to them. However, it is poisonous in all parts of the plant and its berries are not edible.

Nicandra physalodes Apple of Peru

Popular names: Apple-of-Peru, shoo-fly plant
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: South America and as an introduced species also in some parts of North America (distribution map)
Edible: No, all parts of the plant are poisonous.

Apple of Peru shoo fly plant

Nicandra physalodes shoo fly plant

shoo fly plant

Categories: Berries |

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