Physalis peruviana is a South American species of plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Within its native range, it is called aguaymanto, uvilla or uchuva, in addition to numerous indigenous and regional names. In English, its common names include Cape gooseberry, goldenberry, physalis and Peruvian groundcherry.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cape gooseberry being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Solanales
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Physalis
- Species
- Physalis peruviana
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo