Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

UPDATE: Physalis ixocarpa Brot. ex Hornem. is a synonym of Physalis philadelphica Lam.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavouring when used like a tomato and added to soups, stews etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is a berry that is 2.5cm or more in diameter.; When not fully ripe, the fruit can be cooked and used in curries, sauces, soups, stews etc.; A delicious flavouring when used like a tomato and added to soups, stews etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste places. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)