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Physalis philadelphica
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Physalis philadelphica is the tomatillo species: husked, sticky, the salsa verde fruit. This leaf is the plant. Green and purple tomatillos are colour types of this species (or close kin). The Latin is identity.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Salsa Verde
Traits
Husk FruitIdentityLatinMexicanNot TomatoSalsaSpeciesSticky Husk
History
The Mexican husk tomato was described in Physalis.
Produce and seed tags used Physalis philadelphica for tomatillo.