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Physalis nicandroides

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are oval and 58 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua


How it is used for food

The fruit are used in sauces.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Tomate zope

Synonyms

Physalis nicandroides var. attentuata Waterf.;