The tomatillo is most often cooked, but it can eaten raw, either on its own or added a salad.

树蕃茄经常被拿来烹调，但它未加工时，也可食用或是加上沙拉。

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。