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Sunberry, scientifically known as Physalis minima and belonging to the Solanaceae family, is an annual plant that thrives across a wide range of environments from North America to South America. Sunberry (Latin: Physalis minima, family Solanaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sunberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sunberry is a member of the Solanaceae family native to BO, CO, CU, EC, PE, and UY. Sunberry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist but well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sunberry grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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