Physalis carpenteri
Herb latin name: Physalis carpenteri,Physalis carpenteri Extract
Latin name: Physalis carpenteri
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils on the coastal plain. Propagation of Physalis carpenteri: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering tHabitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils on the coastal plain.
Propagation of Physalis carpenteri: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away well. Diurnal temperature fluctuations assist germination.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils on the coastal plain.
Medicinal use of Physalis carpenteri: None known
Known hazards of Physalis carpenteri: Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many of the members have poisonous leaves and stems, though the full ripe fruits are usually edible.
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