Physalis pruinosa, commonly known as ground cherry or husk cherry, is an uncommon fruit-bearing plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family along with tomatoes and peppers. Native to Central America, the small, round, sweet fruits enclosed in papery husks develop in summer and should be sited in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. A lax grower, support with tomato cages, if desired, and harvest when the husks are dry, and the fruit is entirely yellow to orange. Ground cherries can be stored successfully in a cool, dry place for several weeks in their husks. Caution: while ripe yellow fruits are edible, the foliage and green fruits contain toxic solanine alkaloids and should not be consumed.