Biology:Physalis minima
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Physalis |
| Species: | P. minima
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| Binomial name | |
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Physalis minima is a species of perennial herbs belonging to the family Solanaceae. Native gooseberry, wild cape gooseberry and pygmy groundcherry are some of the popular common names in English. It is a pantropical annual herb 20–50 cm high at its maturity. It can be found near the marshes of Java.
Leaves are soft and smooth (not furry), with entire or jagged margins, 2.5–12 cm long. Cream to yellowish flowers are followed by edible yellowish fruit encapsulated in papery cover which turns straw brown and drops to the ground when the fruit is fully ripe.[1]
The plant tends to have a weedy character, often found growing in disturbed sites.
References
- ↑ Low, T. (1991). Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australia: HarperCollins. ISBN 9780207169304.
External links
"Physalis minima L.". Atlas of Living Australia. https://bie.ala.org.au/species/http://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2897198.
Wikidata ☰ Q3595465 entry
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