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physalis alkekengi

 

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Noun physalis alkekengi has 1 sense
  1. Chinese lantern plant, winter cherry, bladder cherry, Physalis alkekengi - Old World perennial cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx
    --1 is a kind of ground cherry, husk tomato

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Physalis Alkekengi

Description:

Physalis alkekengi is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Asia and Europe. It is commonly known as the Chinese lantern plant or bladder cherry due to its decorative orange lantern-like husk that surrounds the fruit. The plant belongs to the nightshade family and produces small edible berries.

Sample Sentences:

  • The physalis alkekengi plant is well-known for its ornamental value in gardens.
  • I love the vibrant color of the husk on the physalis alkekengi fruit.
  • Physalis alkekengi berries are often used in jams and desserts.
  • The local community celebrates the physalis alkekengi harvest every year.
  • Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of physalis alkekengi.

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