| BRIEF DESCRIPTION A herb reaching 15-60 cm in height. The fruit is 12-60 x 10-48 cm and surrounded by a calyx. USES The fruit is edible and used in chili sauces and meat dressings. The plant is occasionally grown as an ornamental. GROWING PERIOD Annual. COMMON NAMES Tomatillo, Husk-tomato, Mexican husk tomato, Jamberry, Ground cherry, Tomatillo ground cherry, Tomate de cascara, Tomate de fresadilla, Tomate milpero, Tomate verde, Miltomate. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: P. ixocarpa. Tomatillo occur in Mexico and Guatemala at elevations from near sea level to 2600 m. (pH estimated by the compiler). |
