Ground cherry, Sun berry, Isamgoli
Physalis divaricata

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 15-45 cm tall. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a berry 10 mm across and orange. The seeds are 2 mm long.

There are about 75-100 Physalis species.

Where it is found

In Nepal it grows up to about 600 m altitude. It grows in open places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan

How it is used for food

Ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Band malkhovj, Delhuu, Fotangi, Hundusi, Jangli tamator, Jungli berry, Patpate

Synonyms

Physalis indica var. microcarpa Nees; Phyalis minima auctt. non L.; Roxb.