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Definition of Purple ground cherry
1. Noun. Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes.
Exact synonyms: Jamberry, Miltomate, Physalis Philadelphica, Tomatillo
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
2. Noun. Annual of tropical South America having edible purple fruits.
Exact synonyms: Cape Gooseberry, Physalis Peruviana
Group relationships: Genus Physalis, Physalis
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
Group relationships: Genus Physalis, Physalis
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato