Ciplukan Fruits Seeds

Scientific name: Bitter Broom (zhī)
Latin name: Physalis angulata
Alias: Lantern Bubble, Lantern Grass
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Physalis

Morphological characteristics
Ciplukan, flowering period June-October, fruiting period July-December ,10-50 cm high. Stems are multi-branched, angular, with slender branches, covered with short soft hairs or later nearly glabrous. Leaves are ovate to ovate-elliptical, 3-6 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, acuminate or acute at the apex, broadly cuneate or cuneate at the base, slightly oblique, entire to irregularly toothed or coarsely toothed, nearly glabrous or sparsely pubescent; petiole 1-5 cm long.

Growth environment

Bitter Broom is distributed in China (East China, Central China, South China and Southwest China), Japan, India, Australia and America. Bitter sedge prefers fertile and moist soil and often grows in areas with an altitude of 500-1500 meters.

Main value
Edible: The tender stems and leaves of bitter sedge can be fried and cooked into soup, and the mature fruit can be eaten raw, with a slightly sour taste.
Medicinal use: Bitter sedge is also a Chinese medicinal material. The whole plant is used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat, diuresis, detoxification, and swelling. Friends who are interested in Chinese medicine can go and learn more.

❇️Taste: Soft and juicy flesh with hard and crispy seeds
😋Taste: Sweet and sour, with a hint of raspberry and strawberry
✅Nutritional value: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, niacin, iron, calcium, phosphorus, carotenoids, polyphenols
✨Effects: Enhance immunity, protect the heart, strengthen bones, improve weight, improve blood sugar levels
🧊Storage method: Fresh lantern fruit can be stored in the refrigerator or in a cool and dry place for up to 6 months
🧑‍🍳Cooking method: Suitable for jam, juice, salad, scones, sauces, bread, fruit tarts, muffins, syrup, cocktails, puddings

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