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Also Known As	Physalis • groundcherry

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Cluster of red-orange, papery physalis alkekengi lanterns hanging from thin branches, with a soft, light background.

Cape gooseberry

Physalis alkekengi plant with large, bright orange to red papery husks encasing its fruit among green leaves.

Cape gooseberry

Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi)

Close-up of a young tomatillo plant, Physalis philadelphica, showing a yellow flower with purple stamens and green leaves against a dark background.

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