Botanical Name: Physalis minima Linn.
Family: Solanaceae
Names in different Indian languages
| English | Country gooseberry, sun berry |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Bandhapariya |
| Kannada | Guddehannu |
| Malayalam | Nottanotiyan |
| Sanskrit | Mrdukuncika, cirapotha |
| Tamil | Tottakkali |
| Telugu | Kuppante |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Tankaari, Parpotikaa, Chirapotikaa.
Morphology
It is a pantropical annual herb 20–50 cm high at its maturity.
Leaves are soft and smooth (not furry), with entire or jagged margins, 2.5–12 cm long. Cream to yellowish flowers are followed by edible yellowish fruit encapsulated in papery cover which turns straw brown and drops to the ground when the fruit is fully ripe.