Physalis wrightii
Herb latin name: Physalis wrightii,Physalis wrightii Extract
Latin name: Physalis wrightii
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Orchards, roadsides and waste places as a weed. Propagation of Physalis wrightii: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only jusHabitat of the herb: the herb: Orchards, roadsides and waste places as a weed.
Propagation of Physalis wrightii: 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: Orchards, roadsides and waste places as a weed.
Medicinal use of Physalis wrightii: None known
Known hazards of Physalis wrightii: 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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