Physalis greenei vs African Marigold

Physalis greenei and African Marigold are both used for Digestion. Compare evidence, cultivation needs, safety, and edible parts to pick the right one.

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Physalis greenei (Physalis greenei) — botanical photograph

Side-by-side attributes

Attribute	Physalis greenei	African Marigold
Latin name	Physalis greenei	Tagetes erecta
Family	Solanaceae	—
Edible	yes	yes
Medicinal	yes	yes
Life cycle	Annual	Annual
Mature height	0.3 m	1.0 m
Light	Full sun	Full sun
Water	Dry, Moist	Dry, Moist
Soil	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness	—	2-11
pH range	—	—
Edible parts	Fruit	Flowers
Propagation	—	—

Both used for same goals

For Digestion

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PHYSALIS GREENEI

Traditional-use note: Physalis greenei appears in herbal sources around after-meal comfort traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

lowd = 0.30

AFRICAN MARIGOLD

Traditional-use note: African Marigold appears in herbal sources around after-meal comfort traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

lowd = 0.15

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Which to pick

For Digestion: pick Physalis greenei

Physalis greenei has the stronger documented effect (low confidence vs low for African Marigold). Both work; this one has more clinical backing.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between Physalis greenei and African Marigold?

Physalis greenei (Physalis greenei) and African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) belong to different botanical families. See the side-by-side table above for cultivation needs, edible parts, and medicinal uses.

Which is better for Digestion, Physalis greenei or African Marigold?

Physalis greenei has stronger documented evidence for Digestion. See the "Both used for same goals" section for cited statements from each.

Can Physalis greenei and African Marigold be combined?

Plant combinations should be evaluated case by case. Check the safety/contraindications section on each plant's profile (Physalis greenei and African Marigold) before mixing. Some combinations are synergistic, others can interact with medication.

Are these plants safe?

Every plant profile includes a Cautions section with contraindications, drug interactions, and population warnings. Consult a healthcare professional before using either for medicinal purposes.

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