Cape gooseberry - World Crops Database

Cape Gooseberry fruits

Cape gooseberry originates from high-altitude areas in tropical Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru.

Names

Scientific
   Physalis peruviana
English
   Aztec berry
   Cape gooseberry
   Giant ground cherry
   Golden berry
   Inca berry
   Peruvian cherry
   Peruvian groundcherry
   Poha berry
Dutch
   Ananaskers
   Kaapse kruisbes
   Peruvian groundcherry
Spanish
   Aguaymanto
   Alquequenje peruano
   Tomate silvestre
   Tomatillo
   Uchuva
French
   Cerise de terre
   Coqueret du Pérou
   Groseille du Cap
German
   Andenbeere
   Andenkirsche
   Kapstachelbeere
   Peruanische Blasenkirsche
Italian
   Ribes del Capo
   Uciuva

Taxonomy

Order
   Solanales
Family
   Solanaceae
Genus
   Physalis
Species
   Physalis peruviana (Cape gooseberry)

Crop categories

Fruits
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops

Pictures

Cape Gooseberry