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Chinese lantern

Physalis Alkekengi

Notes:

Growing wild in the hedgerow at the end of our land.

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6 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

I haven't tried it yet but I shall have to have a taste this year!

achmmad
achmmad 12 years ago

Hm, the fruit has it own unique taste. I'm frequently eat it since nine or ten. :)

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Thanks for the info! Do you know if any wildlife eats them?

aditi.812
aditi.812 12 years ago

Totally! And if you think they're too sour raw, they make great jam :)

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Apparently the fruit are edible - I will have to give them a try when they are ripe!

aditi.812
aditi.812 12 years ago

I love these!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Aug 20, 2011
Submitted on Aug 20, 2011

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