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Chamaesaracha coniodes
Chamaesaracha coniodes (Moric. ex Dunal) Britton
Gray Five Eyes, False Nightshade, Ground Saracha, Prostrate Ground-cherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHCO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , NM , OK , TXNative Habitat: Found on dry,rocky soils,in gravelly soils in all deserts. Disturbed areas;Lampasas Cut Plain and West Cross Timbers and West to West Texas.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeBenefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesDeer Resistant: High
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 79 - Wildflowers of New Mexico (2020) George Oxford Miller
Additional resources
USDA: Find Chamaesaracha coniodes in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chamaesaracha coniodes in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chamaesaracha coniodes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-07Research By: NPC