Physalis peruviana
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Physalis peruviana is a South American species of plant in the nightshade family. Within its native range, it is called aguaymanto, uvilla or uchuva, in addition to numerous indigenous and regional na
Uchuva 2005
Physalis peruviana fruits close up
Hairy foliage
Flowering
Tomatillo
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The tomatillo, also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing small, spherical, and green or green-purple fruit. Tomatillos originated in Mexico and were cultivated
Physalis peruviana
…is bright yellow to orange in color, and sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart grape-like flavor. P. peruviana is closely related to the tomatillo. As a member of the plant family Solanaceae, it is also more distantly related to a large number of edible plants, including tomatoes, eggplants, and…
Tomatillo
Physalis ixocarpa – MHNT
Purple tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa)
Tomatillo plant with buds, pubescent stem and serrated leaves noticeable