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.;