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Physalis hederifolia var. hederifolia

Physalis hederifolia A. Gray var. hederifolia

Ivyleaf Groundcherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Physalis hederifolia var. puberula

USDA Symbol: PHHEH2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , NY , RI , TX , UT , VT

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Physalis hederifolia var. hederifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Physalis hederifolia var. hederifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis hederifolia var. hederifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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