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Physalis stapelioides

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked in sauces.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Tomatillo

Synonyms

Physalis acuminata Greenm.; Saracha stapeliiflora Decaisne ex Jacques; Saracha stapelioides Regel;