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Gardeners’ Forum: “Chinese Lanterns”

• Chinese Lanterns

  Posted by Janet Murphy on Sunday, November 4, 2001 9:37 pm AST

  I was surprised to learn that there is a small tomato like berry that grows within the chinese lantens. Are these little berries eatable?

  • re: Chinese Lanterns

    Posted by Marlo on Monday, November 5, 2001 11:05 am AST

    Chinese Lanterns are also known as Winter Cherries. So far as I can find out, they are only good for winter decorations. You can peel them open by sections and expose the 'cherry', too.

  • re: Chinese Lanterns

    Posted by Miriam on Thursday, November 22, 2001 11:30 am AST

    But take note - Chinese Lanterns are VERY invasive.