Help ID these plants

[Jeekinz]

I found two plants near my property line and have no idea as to what they are. They definately were not there last year.

Plant #1: Somewhat of a vine with little Ikea Lamp Shade shaped.....tinkerbells and a pod inside full of goo and little tiny white seeds.

Plant #2: Another vine-like plant with little clusters of green berries that turn purple like blueberries. I tossed a section of the ripe ones before I figured I would take some pics....just imagine they're purple. lol

Depressing.....

 

[QSis]

The first one is Japanese lanterns. Let them get orange, then cut them and put them in a dry vase. Great fall decoration. Google Image Result for http://bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com/img/paintings/watercolor/japanese_lanterns.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/111961754_c08de80817.jpg

I don't know what the berry one is. They are all over the woods.

Elderberries, mayhap? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Elderberries2007-08-12.JPG

Lee

 

[deelady]

The top one looks like mini tomatillos!!.....but thats just a wild guess, so don't take my word for anything!
I have seen the second one before grow wild around here as well but have no idea what they are......sorry wasn't much help!

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

the first thing i thought of for the first was the chinese lantern but then the "fruit" inside made it look like a tomatio.

 

[Jeekinz]

Whoa! Thanks Lee. I woulda never thought they turned orange, how cool.

The berries are more like little clusters along the vine rather than a big cluster. Kind of like cherry tomatoes.

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

on the second one this is what i found that it could be

COMMON POKEWEED
Phytolacca americana

Ohio Perennial and Biennial Weed Guide

but i saw a reply saying its not it.

i cant find anything

 

[Jeekinz]

Great. Says the Lanterns are "vigorous" and an underground barrier should be utilized. I guess I'll yank it up and see if it stays in a pot.

 

[Constance]

The other one is in the solanium family, and is some type of nightshade, probably black nightshade (pokeweed is also in that family). It is poisonous, berries, leaves and all, although the old-timers used it in a concoction for getting rid of intestinal worms.

 

[Jeekinz]

The other one is in the solanium family, and is some type of nightshade, probably black nightshade (pokeweed is also in that family). It is poisonous, berries, leaves and all, although the old-timers used it in a concoction for getting rid of intestinal worms.

Thanks....that answers that.


...now where's my weedwacker?

 

[miniman]

We used to call the first one Chinese gooseberries and used to eat them once they had turned roange.. I think their proper name is psyphalis (Sp)

 

[Jeekinz]

I think their proper name is psyphalis (Sp)

Sounds too much like syphilis...I'll pass.

 

[2belucile]

Jeekinz: Could it be this? Looks like UCHUVA, a little tart fruit, good in salads, en jams, and could be eaten just as it comes out of the "cover". Please see this address for more information.
uchuva on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Features Specifications: Uchuva

Certification: EUREPGAP
Uchuva from Colombia. Cape gooseberriesPhysalis peruvianaCape gooseberries, also known as physalis are a favourite exotic fruit in Europe.Indigenous to Colombia and peru, the early settlers at the cape of good hope grew cape gooseberries before 1807.Colombia specializes in the production of this unique fruit making it available year-round. It's grown in cold, subtropical regions throughout the country.The fruit is ripe when the cape has a golden color and the berry is yellow-orange in appearance. It possesses a verySweet but tart flavor making them very appealing for many different dishes.Often canned whole and preserved as jam, cape gooseberries are also sold fresh and used for sauces, pies, puddings, chutneys or eaten fresh in fruit salads.Due to their high content of vitamin a, calcium and phosphorus they are reported to help control diabetes, clean the blood and aid in the treatment of the prostate gland. They also aid in digestion.

 

[2belucile]

Jeekinz:
Also have a look at this address: Tomatillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
If this is tomatillo, I would ask Mexico Karen for a nice recipe for a delicious sauce made with the tomatillo.
Hope this will help you with your plants.

 

[Jeekinz]

Hmmm. I guess alot of plants look simillar to this one. I'll wait a few weeks and see what it does.

How big are those Uchuvas? The fruit part, that is.

 

[Aria]

What are these????

Don't have a name. The "bell" shape should turn orange. We call them
jack-o-laterns. They are now green and left to mature (if this is it) will
turn orange. Dried...they are used in dry arrangements.

Who really knows?

 

[2belucile]

The uchuva is more or less the size of a cherry. Inside there are little seeds (about 1 milimeter)

 

[2belucile]

In the "gardening" there is a thread call TOMATILLOS. Several DC members have this plants. B´girl posted two photograps of the plants-

 

[B'sgirl]

The top one is definitely a tomatillo plant because I have some growing in my yard. These are pictures of mine.

When the tomatillos fill the husk make some of this:

Salsa Verde

about 14 tomatillos
4 chile peppers (I prefer serrano)
2 or 3 garlic cloves (I prefer 4)
maggi sauce (usually in the store near worchestershire sauce or on the Mexican aise--I use 1/4 tsp dried maggi bouillon)
1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce
1 tsp powdered chicken boullion
salt to taste
1 bunch of cilantro (a handful)
1 onion
1/2 fresh lime juiced

Fry the tomatillos and chiles in a pan until golden. Blend them up with the garlic, sauces, and salt. Add water to desired consistency. After it's blended add cilantro, onion and lime juice. (I actually prefer the onion blended with the rest, but that's not how my friend told me to do it).

 

[B'sgirl]

Oh no, I looked at your picture again. I can't see the leaves very well in yours, but I think they are different than mine, so maybe it's not a tomatillo. Well I hope it is because that salsa is really good!

 

[Constance]

I think the first one is what I call Chinese lanterns, physalis. Here's a picture of them when mature.