Solanaceae Physalis subulata var. neomexicana (Rydb.) Waterfall ex Kartesz & Gandhi
New Mexican Groundcherry
Navajo - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222
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Physalis subulata var. neomexicana (Rydb.) Waterfall ex Kartesz & Gandhi
Scientific name: Physalis subulata var. neomexicana (Rydb.) Waterfall ex Kartesz & Gandhi
USDA symbol: PHSUN (
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Common names: New Mexican Groundcherry
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Raw fruit used for food.
RECRD: 2298 id: 26725