Large-Flowered Tomatillo
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Large-Flowered Tomatillo
physalis philadelphica
The Large-Flowered Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a sprawling annual plant in the nightshade family, highly esteemed as the primary ingredient in traditional Mexican green salsas. Originating in Mesoamerica, it was a staple crop for the Aztecs and Mayans long before the familiar red tomato took the global stage. It is easily recognized by its remarkable fruit, which grows encased in a papery, lantern-like husk formed from the plant's calyx. Beyond its culinary significance, this hardy plant is an adaptable pioneer species. It readily establishes itself in disturbed soils, agricultural fields, and garden plots. The plant features broad leaves and striking yellow flowers with dark centers that attract a wide variety of native bees. As it grows, it forms a dense, bushy habit that protects its developing husks and provides minor shelter for ground-dwelling insects.
生息地: Typically found in agricultural fields, disturbed soils, roadsides, and cultivated gardens with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.
外見
Physalis philadelphica is an erect or sprawling annual herbaceous plant that typically reaches 60 to 120 centimeters in height. Its stems are somewhat succulent, bearing alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves with irregularly toothed edges. The most distinguishing visual feature is its reproductive structure: beautiful, star-shaped yellow flowers with distinctive dark purple or brown markings radiating from the center. Following successful pollination, the flower's calyx dramatically expands into a pale green, papery, lantern-like husk that completely envelops the developing spherical berry. As the fruit matures, it fills the husk, eventually causing the papery covering to split and reveal the firm, sticky, green or purplish fruit inside.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Solanales科Solanaceae属Physalis
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植物レア度
Common
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おもしろい事実
Because tomatillo plants are highly self-incompatible, you must plant at least two of them near each other to produce any fruit.
The papery husk surrounding a tomatillo is actually an enlarged calyx, which is the part of the flower that originally protected the bud.
The sticky residue found on the skin of the fruit underneath the husk contains natural insect-deterrent compounds.
Tomatillos were cultivated by the Aztecs and Mayans centuries before the familiar red tomato became a staple crop.
特殊能力
能力
Protective Calyx Husk
The enlarged papery husk physically shields the growing fruit from excessive sun, insect damage, and harsh weather conditions.
能力
Self-Incompatibility
The plant requires cross-pollination from a genetically distinct neighbor to set fruit, promoting genetic diversity.
能力
Drought Resilience
Deep taproots and somewhat waxy foliage allow the plant to tolerate extended dry spells in semi-arid environments.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 60-120 cm
- 寿命
- 1 年
- 一度の産卵数
- 100-200
- 抱卵期間
- 7-14 日
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, it relies on sunlight to produce its own energy from carbon dioxide and water.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil minerals
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Pollinates the large yellow flowers.
herbivore
Three-Lined Potato Beetle
Lema daturaphila
Feeds destructively on the foliage.
seed disperser
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Consumes fallen fruit and disperses seeds.
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よくある質問
Large-Flowered Tomatilloを見分けるには？
Large-Flowered Tomatilloを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Large-Flowered Tomatilloの長さは何ですか？
60-120 cm
Large-Flowered Tomatilloの寿命は何ですか？
1 年
Large-Flowered Tomatilloは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic plant, it relies on sunlight to produce its own energy from carbon dioxide and water.
Large-Flowered Tomatilloは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found in agricultural fields, disturbed soils, roadsides, and cultivated gardens with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.
Large-Flowered Tomatilloの一度の産卵数は何ですか？
100-200
Large-Flowered Tomatilloの抱卵期間は何ですか？
7-14 日
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