Apple of Peru
Nicandra physalodes

Annual, reproducing by seed.

Germination occurs in late spring and continues throughout the summer if moisture is sufficient.

A. Seedling. Arrow-shaped cotyledons, with visible mid-vein and purple coloration underneath.

B. Young leaves arrow- to egg-shaped sometimes with purple coloration underneath.

C. Leaves alternate, with visible veins.

D. Mature plant. Leaves arrow-shaped and pointed at the tip, with irregularly toothed margins.

E. Trumpet-shaped, purple (occasionally white) flowers.

F. Fruit. A single berry covered by a papery, bladder-like casing.