Purple Berry Nightshade Family. Its ripe berries and edible leaves are cooked. The list of nightshades includes fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes potatoes but not sweet potatoes eggplant bell peppers and goji berries.
The bell-shaped flowers are dull purple with green tinges and faintly scented. Physalis is an orange type of berry that belongs to fruits in the nightshade family. No doubt it is often confused as an adult with the S.
All parts of this plant are poisonous like most plants in this family.
The mature deep blue or purple berries are sometimes used for making jams and pies. Flowering and fruiting can happen concurrently offering a stunning display of vivid blooms and luscious. Blueberries belong to the family Ericaceae. Like with any new food it is best to try a.