Solanaceae

Physalis longifolia

Common Names: Perennial ground cherry

Plant Form: Perennial herb. Size: Up to 50 cm tall. Leaves: Lance-shaped, up to 6 cm long, with toothed or lobed edges. Flowers: Short tubes with greenish yellow overlapping petals and dark blotches in centre. Fruit and Seeds: Pale green berries up to 1 cm diameter. Impacts: Competes with crops and native species.