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should be consulted. One of the dwarf varieties is PJior* 

 mium Oolensoi, J. Hook. 



Physalis Alkekengi, E. 



The Strawberry-Tomato or "Winter- Cherry. Middle and 

 South Europe, North Africa, Middle Asia, extending to 

 Japan, said to have come originally from Persia. A peren- 

 nial herb. The berry, which is red and of a not unpleasant 

 taste, has some medicinal value. The leaves contain a 

 bitter principle : Physalin. 



Physalis angulata, E. 



In many tropical countries, extending as a native plant to 

 the northern parts of the United States and to Japan. An 

 annual herb. Yellowish ; the berries edible. P. minima E. 

 (P. parviflora, E. Br.) appears to be a variety and extends 

 also into tropical Australia. 



Physalis Peruviana, E. 



Temperate and tropical America, widely naturalized in many 

 countries of the warmer zones. "With double inaptness 

 called the Cape Grooseberry. A perennial herb ; but for 

 producing its fruit well, it requires early renovation. The 

 acidulous berries can be used as well as a table-fruit as for 

 preserves. Doubtless several other kinds of Physalis can 

 be utilized in the same manner. In colder countries the 

 P. Peruviana becomes annual. 



Pimpinella Anisum, E. 



The Anise Plant. Greece, Egypt, Persia. An annual. 

 The seed-like fruits enter into various medicines and condi- 

 ments, and are also required for the distillation of oil, rich 

 in Anethol. 



Pimpinella Saxifraga, E. 



Europe, North and Middle Asia. A perennial herb ; its 

 root used in medicine ; a peculiar volatile oil can be distilled 

 from the root. P. magna, E., is a closely allied species, and 

 P. nigra, W., is a variety. The root of the last is particu- 

 larly powerful. 



