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The Meaning of Food

Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry

“Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry”
Ground cherries were recorded as early as 1837 in Pennsylvania. Fruits are 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter and are encased in a papery husk that turns brown when the fruits ripen.