Physalis heterophylla - Clammy groundcherry

Clammy groundcherry (Physalis heterophylla) is a perennial herb of cold semi-arid dry open woods and disturbed soils across North America, its fruit edible raw or cooked; all other parts of the plant are poisonous.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Footnotes

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