Cape Gooseberry
Physalis peruviana
| Famille | Solanaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Tankari |
| हिंदी | रसभरी |
| മലയാളം | ഞൊട്ടാഞൊടിയൻ |
| Parties utilisées | fruit |
Cape gooseberry is a soft, branching herb of the nightshade family native to South America and now grown or found wild in many warm regions, including the hills of India. Each small golden berry is enclosed in a papery, lantern-like husk, giving it the name ground cherry.
In Indian traditional practice the related Physalis plants are known in Sanskrit as Tankari, and the fruits are enjoyed fresh and in preserves. Its use in traditional preparations is for general wellbeing. The fruit is the part used.
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