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Alkekengi officinarum Moench

Chinese lantern (Solanaceae)

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Synonym | Physalis alkekengi L.

Alkekengi officinarum is a continental European species widely grown for its decorative fruit.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 Chinese lantern / Alkekengi officinarum: _Alkekengi officinarum_ is a continental European species widely grown for its decorative fruit.

The flowers of Alkekengi officinarum are typical for the family.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 Chinese lantern / Alkekengi officinarum: The flowers of _Alkekengi officinarum_ are typical for the family.

The fruit consists of a red berry hidden inside a papery case.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 Chinese lantern / Alkekengi officinarum: The fruit consists of a red berry hidden inside a papery case.

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