Echinatum Physaliastrum (Physaliastrum echinatum)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Physaliastrum echinatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fruit, which is enveloped in its calyx, is about 10mm in diameter. — The fruit, which is enveloped in its calyx, is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy slopes and forests at low elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)