Cutleaf Ground Cherry (Physalis angulata)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Physalis angulata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in leaf from May to October, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible fruit - raw or cooked. Juicy and sub-acid. The fruit is up to 30mm in diameter. The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements. — Edible fruit - raw or cooked.; Juicy and sub-acid.; The fruit is up to 30mm in diameter.; The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements.

Habitat & North American Range

Borders of woods and thickets, cultivated soil and waste places. Rich soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)