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Physalis lanceolata
Physalis lanceolata Michx.
Sword Ground Cherry, Sword Ground-cherry, Sword Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHLA32
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: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Yellow, sometimes with dark spots in throat.
Distribution
USA: GA , NC , SCNative Habitat: Dry, sandy soil, oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis lanceolata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis lanceolata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis lanceolata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR