GROUND CHERRIES 

Ground cherries (Physalis), often called cape gooseberries, are native in many parts of the United States and often grow in fields and alongside roads. Physalis is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, which grow in warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Ground cherries have large, deep green leaves and tons of pale yellow flowers that develop into cherry-sized fruits.

This fruit has amazing benefits for your health. It is high in vitamins A, C, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. The ripe fruits also have a concentration of beta-carotene. It also has significant amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, bioflavonoids, protein, and fiber.