Physalis angulata

Cutleaf groundcherry (Japanese name: Hiroha-furin-hozuki, Scientific name: Physalis angulata) is an annual herb in the genus Physalis of the family Solanaceae, native to North America. It grows as a weed in fields and on roadsides. It is also known by the English name cutleaf groundcherry and the Chinese name Kǔzhí (苦蘵).

Difference between Physalis angulata and Physalis minima (Sennari-hozuki)
Although they resemble each other:
Physalis angulata has wider leaves and shorter pedicels (flower stalks) (1 cm).
Physalis minima has narrower leaves and longer pedicels (3-7 cm).

General Name: Cutleaf groundcherry (Hiroha-furin-hozuki)
Scientific Name: Physalis angulata Aliases: Cutleaf groundcherry (English name), Kǔzhí (Chinese name)
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Solanales, Solanaceae, genus Physalis, species Physalis angulata
Origin: North America Distribution in Japan: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa Environment: Fields and roadsides
Life Form: Annual weed, Naturalized plant Plant Height: 40-80 cm Stem: Erect, branched, spreads horizontally Leaf Shape: Ovate Leaf Length: 4-10 cm Leaf Width: 3-6 cm Leaf Margin: Irregular serration Phyllotaxy: Alternate
Flowering Period: August to October Pedicel Length: 1 cm (short) Flowering Location: Leaf axils Flower Diameter: 0.6-1.2 cm Flower Shape: Cup-shaped, pentagonal tip, brown inside Flower Color: Pale yellow Flower Direction: Sideways to slightly upward Inflorescence: Solitary
Fruit: Berry Persistent Calyx (Husk): 10-ribbed Husk Width: 1.5-2.5 cm Husk Color: Green -> Veins turn purple-brown -> Entirely purple-brown Edibility: Edible but tastes unpleasant
Note: The entire plant contains toxic alkaloids (such as solanine).
■ Related Page Cutleaf groundcherry (Hiroha-furin-hozuki, Scientific name: Physalis angulata)

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