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Physalis peruviana (Cape Goldenberry)
Native to the Andes of South America. The Cape gooseberry is an edible fruit packed with essential vitamins and minerals, providing a substantial nutritional value. It is particularly rich in vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, and C, and minerals like calcium, iron, and phosphorus with many health benefits. The trend toward healthy eating has sparked interest in exotic fruits like the Cape gooseberry, leading to its increased cultivation in non-native regions such as Sicily. It is called Uchuva in Colombia and is often used in salads or yogurts.
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![Physalis peruviana Orange Fruit One hanging exposed orange Physalis peruviana fruit inside an opening calyx](/images/physalis-uchuva-hanging-fruit.jpg)
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![Yellow Physalis peruviana Flower Yellow Physalis peruviana flower with dark purple markings around a yellow center](/images/physalis-uchuva-yellow-flower.jpg)
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![Physalis peruviana Calyx Five Physalis peruviana fruits inside yellow calyx](/images/physalis-uchuva-yellow-calyx.jpg)
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![Physalis peruviana Flower Yellow Physalis peruviana flower with dark purple markings around a yellow center and bluish stamens](/images/physalis-uchuva-flower.jpg)
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![Physalis peruviana Yellow Calyxes Six Physalis peruviana fruits inside yellow calyx](/images/physalis-uchuva-green-calyx.jpg)
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