Cape gooseberry

Physalis peruviana belongs to the genus Physalis and is part of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. This plant is widely recognized by its common name Cape gooseberry and is also known as goldenberry and Peruvian groundcherry in English. It is native to South America, particularly Chile and Peru, and has been introduced to other parts of the world for cultivation. The species has a broad distribution, extending to regions such as Ontario, Açores, Madeira, and various islands in the Atlantic and Pacific. It is also present in parts of Taiwan, Russia, and South Africa. The plant is valued for its edible fruit and is grown in several countries for commercial and local use.