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X-Ray of the Chinese lantern plant

X-Ray of the Chinese lantern plant, (Physalis alkekengi) also called the winter cherry or bladder cherry is a member of the potato family. The chinese lantern plant is used mostly for decorative purposes, but is also harvested for its fruit. The fruit has twice the Vitamin C of lemons and resembles a blonde-red cherry tomato.

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X-Ray of the Chinese lantern plant, (Physalis alkekengi) also called the winter cherry or bladder cherry is a member of the potato family. The chinese lantern plant is used mostly for decorative purposes, but is also harvested for its fruit. The fruit has twice the Vitamin C of lemons and resembles a blonde-red cherry tomato.