Dwarf Groundcherry, Yellow ground-cherry
Physalis pumila
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-75 cm high. It is densely hairy. The leaves are simple and oval. They are 4-7 cm long. The leaf stalks are 2-4 cm long. The flower occurs singly on a short stalk in the axil of the leaves. The flower later hangs over. The flower is about 1 cm across. It is yellow but slightly purple at the base.
There are about 75-100 Physalis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit