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Physalis turbinata

Physalis turbinata Medik.

Thicket Groundcherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHTU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Brown
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Pale yellow with brownish splotches in throat.

Distribution

USA: FL , OK , TX

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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