Physalis peruviana

Physalis

Physalis peruviana

Description
  1. Popular name(s): Physalis, Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry, Peruvian Ground-Cherry and others
  2. Botanical name: Physalis peruviana
  3. Family: Solanaceae
  4. Origin: South America (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela) and as an introduced species also in other regions like Australia, Asia, New Zealand and Europe.
  5. Height: 50 to 200 centimeters
  6. USDA zone: 10 (2 °C)
  7. Edible: The ripe fruits are edible

Physalis peruviana

Physalis peruviana

Physalis peruviana
Physalis peruviana & Solanum nigrum

Physalis peruviana

Categories: Garden plants | Yellow & Orange Flowers |

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