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| Identification |
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Genus
Physalis
Species
peruviana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Peruvian groundcherry
Cape gooseberry
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S2434
Data source
GrUnFr p61
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is up to 3/4 inch in diameter, deep gold colored and cherry-sized, and is enclosed inside a parchment husk. It has more acidity than P. pruinosa or P. ixocarpa. Its nutritional value includes vitamins. Physalis peruviana is most often used in sweets. Cape gooseberry (sometimes called Peruvian groundcherry) is most commonly used dried or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Dried
Sweets
Nutritional value
Vitamins
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
up to 3/4 inch in diameter, deep gold colored and cherry-sized, and is enclosed inside a parchment husk
Flavor / texture
has more acidity than P. pruinosa or P. ixocarpa
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Physalis peruviana to produce fruit. Crops can be harvested throughout August. Cape gooseberry (in some places called Peruvian groundcherry) probably originates from South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Physalis peruviana has an annual life cycle.
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