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Physalis latiphysa
Physalis latiphysa Waterf.
Broad-leaf Ground-cherry, Broadleaf Ground Cherry, Broadleaf Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHLA10
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Yellow, with dark spots in throat.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Gravelly, granitic soils, washes, desert scrub, grasslands, mixed shrublands, riparian forest communities.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis latiphysa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis latiphysa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis latiphysa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR