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Physalis Alkekengi

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Notes:

Growing wild in the hedgerow at the end of our land.

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Physalis alkekengi

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Comments (6)
KarenL
I haven't tried it yet but I shall have to have a taste this year!
achmmad
Hm, the fruit has it own unique taste. I'm frequently eat it since nine or ten. :)
KarenL
Thanks for the info! Do you know if any wildlife eats them?
aditi.812
Totally! And if you think they're too sour raw, they make great jam :)
KarenL
Apparently the fruit are edible - I will have to give them a try when they are ripe!
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PublishedAugust 20, 2011

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