Solanaceae Physalis sp.

Ground Cherry

Iroquois - Food, Sauce & Relish

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 129

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Scientific name: Physalis sp.
Common names: Ground Cherry
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Dried fruit cakes soaked in warm water and cooked as a sauce or mixed with corn bread.

RECRD: 7939 id: 26721

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