Physalis campechiana

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are 5-12 cm long. The flowers are in groups of 2-8.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 100-1,250 m above sea level in Central America.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tomatillo de monte

Synonyms

Brachistus linnaeanus Miers; Brachistus neesianus Miers; Eplateia arborescens Raf.; Physalis arborescens L.; Physalis campechiensis Hill; Physalis mayana Standl.;