Edible ground cherries in the “mesh pouch”
What do you think this is? Actually, it is often referred to as an edible ground cherry or an edible Chinese lantern fruit, or Hoozuki in Japanese. Edible ground cherries are fruits from the Physalis genus in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. They have a sweet and sour taste similar to mangoes and berries. Edible ground cherries are a versatile fruit that can be used in a wide range of ways, from eating them raw to making desserts and adding a savory accent to dishes. These are edible ground cherries in the “mesh pouch”, is that right? In reality, they are edible ground cherries ( Physalis sp. ) enveloped in the “mesh pouch”, made of only the network of veins. It is not a craft work, but a product of nature. Let me show you some pictures. So, let's talk about it from the beginning. This is a seedling of an edible ground cherry in a planter. I once planted edible ground cherries in this planter, so that’s likely why its seedlings have emerged this year. Various...



