Known to be toxic - unripe fruits and other plant parts may contain compounds that can cause stomach upset if eaten
Plant Names
Leucophysalis grandiflora
Large False Ground-cherry
coqueret à grandes fleurs
Plant Characteristics
Special Features and Considerations:
Seed and plant distribution status
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Fun Facts
Large False Groundcherry is a distinctive perennial in the nightshade family with large, attractive flowers and lantern-like fruiting husks that resemble those of ground cherries. Its broad foliage and unusual fruit add interest throughout the growing season.
The flowers are followed by inflated papery husks that enclose the developing fruit, creating an ornamental display that persists after flowering. It is best grown as a conversation piece among other native wildflowers and grasses, particularly in sites that mimic its natural woodland-edge habitat.
The flowers are followed by inflated papery husks that enclose the developing fruit, creating an ornamental display that persists after flowering. It is best grown as a conversation piece among other native wildflowers and grasses, particularly in sites that mimic its natural woodland-edge habitat.
Plant Location
Ecological Benefits
Toxicity Notes
unripe fruits and other plant parts may contain compounds that can cause stomach upset if eaten