Organic Ground Cherry. Sweet, tropical-tasting gold berries wrapped in paper husks add magic to your garden. When ripe, the husk around the fruit becomes papery dry. Also called husk cherry. It is also a good source of thiamin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, bioflavonoids, protein, and fiber. The health benefits of ground cherry include improve vision, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, protect against colds and flu, relive sore throat, lower blood pressure and aid weight loss.