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Leucophysalis grandiflora (Large false groundcherry)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Leucophysalis grandiflora

Leucophysalis grandiflora (Hook.) Rydb.

Large False Groundcherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Chamaesaracha grandiflora, Physalis grandiflora

USDA Symbol: LEGR7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (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 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: MI , MN , NY , SD , VT , WI
Canada: ON , SK

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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