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Physalis caudella
Physalis caudella Standl.
Southwestern Ground Cherry, Southwestern Ground-cherry, Southwestern Groundcherry, Tomatillo Chiquito
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHCA17
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Yellow, with dark spots in throat.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NMNative Habitat: Canyons, wooded slopes.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis caudella in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis caudella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis caudella
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR