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Bladder Ground Cherry (Physalis macrophysa) is a perennial plant native to regions including Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, and parts of Mexico, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ontario, Québec, Tennessee, and Vermont. Bladder Ground Cherry (Latin: Physalis macrophysa, family Solanaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bladder Ground Cherry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bladder Ground Cherry is a member of the Solanaceae family native to MXE and MXS. Bladder Ground Cherry thrives in full sun and requires moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bladder Ground Cherry grows best in full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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