Physalis
alkekengi
(Solanaceae family) is often know as Chinese or Japanese
Lanterns for its autumn fruits shown above. These are often
used by flower arrangers. Here the calyces are still brightly
coloured, but if left alone they may become skeletonized
(Click for
Physalis alkekengi in
Winter)
Plant Portraits through the year
The
plants are arranged in alphabetical order with the date of the photograph
after it.
