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Physalis acutifolia
Physalis acutifolia (Miers) Sandw.
Sharpleaf Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s): Physalis wrightii
USDA Symbol: PHAC6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , LA , MO , NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis acutifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis acutifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis acutifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-23Research By: TWC Staff