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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


How it is grown


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