Physalis pruinosa

• Botanical Name : Physalis pruinosa L.
• Synonyms : Physalis maxima Mill.
• Common Name : Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
• Plant Family : Solanaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Physalis pruinosa Plant :

• Habit : A biennial, medium-sized shrub.
• Leaves : Alternate, asymmetric, simple, petiolate.
• Inflorescence : Axillary, solitary.
• Flowers :
  • Pentamerous, bisexual.
  • Corolla gamopetalous with a brownish tint in the throat.
• Fruit : Small, orange in color, covered with papery  persistent calyx with brownish hinges. 
• Significance :
  • It is used like a common tomato.
  • Can be eaten raw, used in salads, desserts.