Central American plant of the nightshade family (Physalis philadelphica) also called the Mexican ground cherry (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOMATILLO Central American plant of the nightshade family (Physalis philadelphica) also called the Mexican ground cherry (9) (9)
5% MANDRAKE A Mediterranean plant of the nightshade family (8) (8)
4% LATINO Mexican-American, e.g. (6)
4% COSTARICA Central American nation (9) Eugene Sheffer Sep 15, 2025
4% MEADOWSAFFRON Toxic plant also called naked ladies (13) The Times Specialist Sunday Aug 3, 2025
4% PETUNIA South American plant of the nightshade family (7) (7)
4% HENBANE Plant of the nightshade family (7)
4% TOMATO Plant of the nightshade family (6)
4% POTATO Plant of the nightshade family. (6)
4% TOBACCO Plant of the nightshade family. (7)
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