Identity?

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The plant is an un-invited guest. Its growth is so symmetrical and healthy that I did not have a heart to pull it out. I am still not able to identify it. CAN YOU?

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Looks like a Tomatilo plant of Physalis genus
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Which is only possible if some one is already growing tomatilo plant near by and also producing seeds. How tasty are they as compared to tomatoes?
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I have many plants (yellow ones) as weeds and I personally dont like the taste... however, they are loved by bulbuls and maynahs...
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Izhar wrote:Looks like a Tomatilo plant of Physalis genus
I think you are right,will report after tasting the fruit,
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The plant is in bloom. The flowers do not open, remain as a tube.

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The plant is under a green shade net.
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Its Datura.!! datura stramonium :roll:
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Izhar wrote:Its Datura.!! datura stramonium :roll:
Yes it is Datura but not the same as the common wild one . it has softer, thinner leaves and flowers are also smaller. mystry solved plant is out.
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