Ground Cherry — "Pineapple Cossack"

Physalis pubescens

Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness zone	10-12 Learn more
Light requirement	Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water requirement	Dry, Moist
Soil type	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Physical characteristics
Height	0.5
Width	1
Cultivation details
Life cycle	Annual
Uses
Edible	true
Edible parts	Fruit
Warning	Weed potential
Names
Alternate name	Husk tomato, Capulin, Ground cherry, Husk-tomato, Balãozinho, Camapú, Husk tomato, Umuhuhu
Taxonomy
Family	Solanaceae
Origin and spread
Native to	Wisconsin
Introduced into	Western Australia
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Created: 2022-07-27 16:11:17 UTC
Last updated: 2023-09-22 16:56:21 UTC by permabot

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A 12” high wide spreader. Very vigorous, pretty east. Tolerates heat well. Solid ground cover.

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