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Physalis pubescens var. pubescens (Husk tomato)
San Antonio River Authority

Physalis pubescens var. pubescens L.

Husk tomato

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

USDA Symbol: PHPUP4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Canada: NB
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N), CAN(I)

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0663 Collected Oct 29, 1990 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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