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Moscow, Russian Federation
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Title
Sunny Physalis
Artist
Irina Effa
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Board
Description
Physalis peruviana (physalis = bladder) is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry, giant ground cherry, African ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry, Peruvian cherry, pok pok (Madagascar), poha (Hawaii), ras bhari (India), aguaymanto (Peru), uvilla (Ecuador), uchuva (Colombia), harankash (Egypt), Love in a cage (France), and sometimes simply Physalis (United Kingdom).
The fruit is a smooth berry, resembling a miniature, spherical, yellow tomato. Removed from its bladder-like calyx, it is about the size of a marble, about 1�2 cm in diameter. Like a tomato, it contains numerous small seeds. It is bright yellow to orange in color, and it is sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart flavor, making it ideal for snacks, pies, or jams. It is relished in salads and fruit salads, sometimes combined with avocado. Also, because of the fruit's decorative appearance, it is popular in restaurants as an exotic garnish for desserts.
According to analyses by the USDA, a 100 g serving of Cape gooseberries is low in calories and contains modest levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, while other nutrients are at low levels (right table). Basic research on the cape gooseberry has provided preliminary evidence that its constituents, possibly polyphenols and/or carotenoids, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The crude extract of the fruit-bearing plant has in vitro evidence for activity against markers of inflammation and lung cancer. It has also shown possible properties in vitro against diabetes and hypertension mechanisms. Some with anolides isolated from the plant may have anticancer activity.
It must be remembered that the above-ground part of Physalis (apart from their own fruit) and fruit-shaped case contains toxic substances, so at home they never use as a therapeutic agent.
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October 5th, 2014
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Redmond, WA - United States
Magical work Irina...love the light effect you have achieved here to make this so eye catching! Congrats on your special feature in Women Painters group!
Peņaflor - Chile
CONGRATULATIONS!!. Women Painters has featured your artwork. Great work. Love the colours and composition !! Shared on Women Painters on Facebook
West Vancouver, BC - Canada
Looks like I had to revisit, Irina ... the Light .. the colours ... caught me & brought me over :))
Denison, TX - United States
Irina, I appreciate how you capture the sunlight in this painting!! So beautifully done!! ~~Wray~~
Denver, CO - United States
Wonderful lighting Irina, that's what caught my eye initially. Well done!
Iola, WI - United States
A gorgeous acrylic composition, Irina! Love it! It is with great pride and pleasure that I am FEATURING your artwork this week on our special edition of our TOP FEATURES on the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Homepage. Your work shows expertise and love in the presentation of this fine art piece. Thanks much for sharing your works with us and being a member of our family of friends and fine artists in our WFS group.aboard. Liked, Forever, Elvis
Greensboro, GA - United States
Worthy of Praise!..........Well done!...........L/F.............Carry On!
Bellingham, WA - United States
Wow, this is an exceptional painting. I totally love the colors and the lighting! Stunning! LFT
Brookeville, MD - United States
Outstanding ... LOVE the glorious back-lighting and your visions of light shining through the translucent orange shapes!!!! This is a stunner ... well done!!!!! l/f
Monee, IL - United States
Gorgeous painting Irina! Wonderful colors and lightning! Love your loose brushstrokes style, outstanding! L&F
Tobyhanna, Pa - United States
Wow,,, great art work Irina and I really love the color choices here. Well done!
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