The Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is also known as the Mexican Husk Tomato, Ground Cherry, Mexican Green Tomato or even the Husk Berry. The Tomatillo plant produces an edible fruit enclosed in a thick brown husk. It is a relative to the tomato, eggplant, and chili pepper. As a traditional part of Mexican cooking, tomatillos are found in stews, moles and salsas. The texture if firmer than a tomato and can be eaten raw like a tomato or even an apple. Buy your own Tomatillo seed packet today from Desert Gatherings for only $1.55!