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Physalis angulata
Physalis angulata L.
Cutleaf Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s): Physalis angulata var. angulata, Physalis angulata var. lanceifolia, Physalis angulata var. pendula, Physalis lanceifolia, Physalis pendula
USDA Symbol: PHAN5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Ovate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CT , DE , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NM , NV , OK , SC , TN , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU | FAC | FAC | UPL |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Physalis angulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis angulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis angulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-05Research By: TWC Staff