Sharp-leaf ground cherry
Physalis acutifolia
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows about 1 m tall. The berry is in a lantern shaped structure 2 cm long.
There are about 75-100 Physalis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Korea, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also boiled in a small amount of water and used as a condiment.
The fruit are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Physalis wrightii A. Gray; Saracha acutifolia Miers;