Physalis peruviana L.
Peruvian groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Peruvian groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Introduction
This tender perennial from South America (Cape gooseberry) is occasionally grown for its sweet edible fruit. It was collected once as a waif near the Iona Island sewage lagoons, Richmond (T. Taylor 123 @ UBC).
Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.