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Physalis crassifolia (Yellow nightshade groundcherry)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Physalis crassifolia

Physalis crassifolia Benth.

Yellow Nightshade Groundcherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHCR4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , UT

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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