Solanaceae Physalis philadelphica Lam.

Mexican Groundcherry

Diegueno - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 28

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Scientific name: Physalis philadelphica Lam.
USDA symbol: PHPHI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mexican Groundcherry
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Berries squeezed and the juice used as an eyewash.

RECRD: 2503 id: 26706

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