winter cherry
Orange papery husk
Winter cherry refers to several plants bearing small, round fruits enclosed in papery husks resembling tiny lanterns.
The most common is the Chinese lantern plant, grown ornamentally for its bright orange husks.
The term also applies to ashwagandha, an herb used in traditional medicine, and to the cape gooseberry, whose tart fruits are edible: The winter cherry's dried husks make striking autumn decorations.
Collective sepals encircling petals
- huskDry seed covering
- groundcherryPapery-husked edible berry
- perennialRecurring each year
- paperyThin and dry-textured
lantern · seedpod · capsule · fruiting · nightshade · angiosperm · rhizome · self-seeding
Often toxic plant family
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- eggplantPurple edible nightshade fruit
capsicum · datura · henbane · mandrake · genus · species · taxonomy
Ayurvedic adaptogenic root
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
- adaptogenStress-regulating natural compound
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
immunity · anti-inflammatory · antioxidant · restorative · therapeutic · holistic · remedy · supplement
calyx
Collective sepals encircling petals
- huskDry seed covering
- groundcherryPapery-husked edible berry
- perennialRecurring each year
papery · lantern · seedpod · capsule · fruiting · nightshade · angiosperm · rhizome · self-seeding · germination
nightshade
Often toxic plant family
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- belladonnaToxic herb yielding atropine
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
eggplant · capsicum · datura · henbane · mandrake · genus · species · taxonomy
ashwagandha
Ayurvedic adaptogenic root
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
- adaptogenStress-regulating natural compound
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
rejuvenation · immunity · anti-inflammatory · antioxidant · restorative · therapeutic · holistic · remedy · supplement · anxiolytic
edible
Safe to consume
ripe · juicy · golden · berry · snack · dessert · jam · compote · preserves · chutney
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- driedStripped of moisture
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
garland · centerpiece · vase · festive · crafts · autumn · rustic · lantern · potpourri · ikebana
winter cherrysweet cherry
Edible red drupe
sour cherry · cherry tree · wild cherry · black cherry · Bing cherry
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