This berry is closely related to a tomatillo, with an acidic tang and wild, sweet taste. Fruit is yellow when ripe and the calyx may begin to dry out and become papery. These plants do well in poor soils and are resilient in drought conditions.

High Desert Seed + Gardens employs regenerative farming practices to produce open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds. These methods enhance soil fertility, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity; resulting in resilient seeds adapted to arid and high-elevation regions.