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Leucophysalis nana

Leucophysalis nana (A. Gray) Averett

Dwarf Chamaesaracha

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Chamaesaracha nana

USDA Symbol: LENA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA , NV , OR

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Leucophysalis nana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Leucophysalis nana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leucophysalis nana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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