Tag: Ripe ground cherry

As members of the nightshade family, all groundcherries—including the cutleaf ground cherry (Physalis angulata)—have toxic foliage and unripe fruit. However, you can eat cutleaf ground cherry fruit once it is fully ripe, identified by its golden-yellow color and papery husk.

Over 130 species of ground cherries exist, making precise identification crucial for foragers. This guide answers the question, "Can you eat clammy ground cherry?" by providing essential information on safe consumption, identification, and the potential dangers of mistaking this plant for a more toxic variety.