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Physalis crassifolia
Physalis crassifolia Benth.
Yellow Nightshade Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHCR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis crassifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis crassifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis crassifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-23Research By: TWC Staff