A friedn gave me some seeds, now it self seeds freely and given a chance, good soil and light, and water, it becomes large, about 4 ft tall. It's an annual.
Nicandra physaloides ... Apple of Peru ... a member of the solanum family. I've had some pop up in the veg patch this year as a result of spilled bird food. As with other members of the solanaceae/nightshade family it has a degree of toxicity if eaten.
Seems to be some unusual things popping up from birdseed this year - never seen so many posts with thorn apple etc. Makes a change from the 'normal' Caper spurge posts!
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
I purposely grew them this year, an internet friend gave the seeds to me. I love them, and even better when they turn to pods. I will sow more next year just in case they don’t self seed.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
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As with other members of the solanaceae/nightshade family it has a degree of toxicity if eaten.
https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/seeds/annuals/nicandra_physalodes.htm
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.