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Physalis acutifolia

Physalis acutifolia (Miers) Sandw.

Sharpleaf Groundcherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Physalis wrightii

USDA Symbol: PHAC6

USDA Native Status: L48 (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: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , LA , MO , NM , TX

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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