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Physalis vs Tomatillo - What's the difference?

physalis | tomatillo |

As nouns the difference between physalis and tomatillo

is that physalis is any plant of the genus Physalis while tomatillo is a fruit of the genus Physalis, resembling the tomato but surrounded by a thin papery skin.

physalis

English

(wikipedia physalis) (wikispecies)

Noun

(es)
  • Any plant of the genus Physalis .
  • The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.

    • tomatillo

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fruit of the genus Physalis , resembling the tomato but surrounded by a thin papery skin.

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