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Chinese lantern

Physalis alkekengi

Photo by SushilBarai
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Chinese lantern

Physalis alkekengi

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KarenL
Also growing in our yard in Tennessee http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7085602 The fruit are edible though quite tart!
annorion
Interesting I've seen these before in the scrub brush around my neighborhood. The pods open up and there is a seed inside. Most I was able to find is it is a common name of Chinese Lantern Plant. Hope this helps!
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011

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