physalis philadelphica

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Noun physalis philadelphica has 1 sense

tomatillo, miltomate, purple ground cherry, jamberry, Physalis philadelphica - Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes
--₁ is a kind of ground cherry, husk tomato

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Physalis philadelphica

Noun:

Physalis philadelphica is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, that is native to Mexico. Commonly known as tomatillo, it is a small spherical green or yellow fruit enclosed in a papery husk.

Example sentence: The salsa verde recipe calls for fresh tomatillos, which are a key ingredient of the dish.

Adjective:

The physalis philadelphica plant produces tomatillos, which are popular in Mexican cuisine.

Example sentence: The tomatillo salsa has a tangy and slightly tart flavor.

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