Physalis foetens neomexicana

Physalis foetens neomexicana, commonly known as the Mexican husk tomato or ground cherry, is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. This light-loving plant thrives in a variety of soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions. Its distinctive feature lies in its edible fruit, which is encased in a papery husk. Despite its name, the plant has a pungent aroma that some find unpleasant, hence the species epithet "foetens" meaning fetid or offensive-smelling.