Physalis minor
Ridl.
Solanaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical herbaceous plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). One of approximately 75-100 Physalis species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Notes
There are about 75-100 Physalis species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Ridley, Journ. Straits Med. Assoc. No. 5, 135 (1897), sphalm.
