Say hello to the Chinese Lantern, also known as the Bladder Cherry, The Strawberry Ground Cherry, or the Winter Cherry! Some info on Chinese Lanterns: This gorgeous perennial plant can be found in gardens all over, it is very similar to Tomatillos and Cape Gooseberries. They are an exquisite addition to floral arrangements with their vibrant hue from the husks that cover the edible berry inside. The fruit inside of the Chinese Lantern is indeed edible! In fact, it is higher in Vitamin C than Lemons! Places to find Chinese Lanterns: Unfortunately these guys are AGGRESSIVE spreaders, so if you see a garden with them, you will see a lot of them! Why are they called Chinese Lanterns?: This plant depicts lanterns that are commonly used in China, you can see these lanterns at the Lantern Festival, which is February 15th. Hope you learned something new, If you have any questions please comment! -DailyNatureDose
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