Is This A Tomato Plant?

Question

I grow tomatoes and two of my plants look different from the rest of the tomato plants. They have potato-like leaves and the flower is cream colored with a brown center. Is it really a type of tomato plant? I bought the seeds from the supermarket.

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Answer 1

That would be Physalis! There are many kinds, so you may have to wait for fruit. The most common is Tomatillo, with some others being prevalent as well.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chinese-lantern/chinese-lantern-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chinese-lantern/caring-for-chinese-lanterns.htm