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Physalis 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. The berry also goes by the names Golden Strawberry,Chinese Lantern and Cape gooseberry.
Not all Physalis species bear edible fruit. Select species are cultivated for their edible fruit, however; the typical Physalis fruit is similar to a firm tomato in texture, and like strawberries or pineapple in flavour, with a mild acidity.
Physalis fruit is a good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium and trace amounts of B vitamins. These fruits contain 18 kinds of amino acids .
These berries are also abundant in polysaccharides, compounds that may help fortify the immune system.
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Looking through to the other side of the tiny physalis. A defining feature of Physalis is a large, papery husk derived from the calyx, which partly or fully encloses the fruit. Also referred to as physalis, groundcherries, husk tomatoes, husk cherries, poha berries, and golden berries. (Wikipedia)
About 2cm/0.79 inches across. Natural light. About f/8 with the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X ultra macro lens and dollops of vegetable glycerin in spots to meet the theme for Macro Mondays and #liquid. But since the liquid barely shows, I’ll do another macro ;-)