Physalis peruviana
Species
Also called Cape gooseberry, goldenberry, physalis, Peruvian groundcherry, groundcherry, golden berry, ground cherry, goose berry
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Plant: Small bush or shrub” — Is it safe to eat Physalis? When Is Physalis Poisonous?
from Physalis · “EasyVegetableAnnual~70 days to maturity” — Ground Cherry Growing Guide · Limitless Growth
“Most require full sun and fairly warm to hot conditions” — Physalis - Wikipedia
from Physalis · “Moderate — regular watering” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Some species are sensitive to frost, but others tolerate cold when dormant in winter” — Physalis - Wikipedia
from Physalis · “75 cm apart” — Ground Cherry Growing Guide · Limitless Growth
“can grow 3–6 feet (1–2 m) tall” — Is it safe to eat Physalis? When Is Physalis Poisonous?
“Propagation is by seed.” — Physalis - Wikipedia
from Physalis · “Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Check the husk: When the fruit falls off the plant and the husk starts to brown” — Is it safe to eat Physalis? When Is Physalis Poisonous?
“Once extracted from its husk, it can be eaten raw[16] and used in salads.” — Physalis - Wikipedia
from Physalis · “All parts of the ground cherry plant are toxic except for the ripe fruit.” — When Are Ground Cherries Ripe? Read Before You Eat – Bountiful Gardener
“Physalis plants are susceptible to many of the common tomato diseases and pests, and other pests such as aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, and the false potato beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta) also attack them.” — Physalis - Wikipedia
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Physalis peruviana
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian