Barbados gooseberry
Physalis neomexicana
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 75-100 Physalis species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten as a food. They are eaten fresh and also boiled.
The fruit are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Physalis foetens var. neomexicana (Rydb.) Waterf.; Physalis subulata var. neomexicana (Rydb.) Waterf.;