Physalis (, , , , from 'bladder') is a genus of approximately 75 to 90 flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which are native to the Americas and Australasia. At least 46 species are endemic to Mexico. Cultivated and weedy species have been introduced worldwide. A defining feature of Physalis is a large, papery husk derived from the calyx, which partly or fully encloses the fruit. Many species bear edible fruit, and some species are cultivated.
Physalis is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, native to the Americas and Australasia, that is known for its distinctive papery husk surrounding the fruit. Many species produce edible fruit, and some are cultivated as crops or have spread to other parts of the world.
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