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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: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Brown
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Yellow, sometimes with dark spots in throat.

Distribution

USA: GA , NC , SC
Native Habitat: Dry, sandy soil, oak woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-10
Research By: CBR

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