Solanaceae Physalis pubescens L.

Husk Tomato

Mohave - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 207

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Scientific name: Physalis pubescens L.
USDA symbol: PHPUP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Husk Tomato
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohave
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten fresh by children.

RECRD: 40398 id: 26707

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