Cape-gooseberry

Physalis peruviana

Physalis peruviana is a species of plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) native to Chile and Peru. Within that region, it is called aguaymanto, uvilla or uchuva, in addition to numerous indigenous and regional names. In English, its common names include Cape gooseberry, goldenberry and Peruvian groundcherry.

Scientific name

Physalis peruviana

Family

Solanaceae

IUCN status

LC