Physalis peruviana

Physalis Peruviana (commonly known as the Cape Gooseberry) is indigenous to Central America, but grows well in Africa.

Physalis peruviana is not at all related to the larger gooseberries of Europe and the Far East. The fruit is a small round berry, about the size of a marble, full of small seeds. It is bright yellow, when ripe, and very sweet, making it ideal for baking into pies and making jam. The most notable feature of the Cape Gooseberry is the single lantern-type pod that covers each berry, the feature that gives the gooseberry its "caped" appearance.