| Chinese Lantern |
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Physalis alkekengi
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-9) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Edible berries are borne inside fascinating orange chinese lantern-like calyces. Berries are eaten raw, or in preserves and pies. Recommended for fevers and gout.
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