Definitions for physalis
physalis

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1. Physalis, genus Physalisnoun

   ground cherries

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1. physalisnoun

   Any plant of the genus Physalis.

2. physalisnoun

   The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.

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1. Physalis

   Physalis (, , , , from φυσαλλίς phusallís "bladder") is a genus of approximately 75 to 90 flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which are native to the Americas and Australasia. At least 46 species are endemic to Mexico. Cultivated and weedy species have been introduced worldwide. A defining feature of Physalis is a large, papery husk derived from the calyx, which partly or fully encloses the fruit. Many species bear edible fruit, and some species are cultivated. The typical Physalis fruit is similar to a firm tomato in texture, and like strawberries or pineapple in flavor, with a mild acidity. Some species, such as the Cape gooseberry and tomatillo, have been bred into many cultivars with varying flavors, from tart to sweet to savory. Nations including Colombia, India, and Mexico have a significant economic trade in Physalis fruit. The fruit of many species are generically referred to as physalis, groundcherries, husk tomatoes, husk cherries, poha berries, and golden berries.

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1. physalis

   Physalis is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, commonly known as groundcherries, husk tomatoes, or Chinese lanterns. The fruit of these plants are typically small and enclosed in a papery husk that resembles a lantern. Some species within this genus are grown for their edible fruit or as ornamental plants.

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1. Physalis

   Physalis is a genus of plants in the nightshade family, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world. The genus is characterised by the small orange fruit similar in size, shape and structure to a small tomato, but partly or fully enclosed in a large papery husk derived from the calyx. Many Physalis species are called groundcherries. One name for Physalis peruviana is Cape Gooseberry, not to be confused with the true gooseberries, which are of the genus Ribes in the family Grossulariaceae. They are herbaceous plants growing to 0.4–3 m tall, similar to the common tomato - a relative - but usually with a stiffer, more upright stem; they can be either annual or perennial. Most require full sun and fairly warm to hot temperatures. Some species are sensitive to frost, though others such as P. alkekengi tolerate severe cold when dormant in winter.

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1. Physalis

   A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. Members contain physalin and withangulatin.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of physalis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of physalis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Physalis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis
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5. ^ Wikidata
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