As a member of the nightshade family, the tomatillo is related to the tomato, eggplant, pepper, and potato.

树蕃茄作为茄的家庭成员，与蕃茄，茄子，胡，和土豆有关。

The tomatillo is covered with a thin membrane, or calyx, that is a brownish orange color with purple veins.

树蕃茄或花苞是用一个稀薄的膜被盖，那是一种褐色橙色颜色与紫色静脉。