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Physalis cinerascens
Physalis cinerascens (Dunal) Hitchc.
Smallflower Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHCI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BlackDistribution
USA: AL , AR , CA , CO , KS , LA , MO , NM , OK , SC , TN , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, 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 Physalis cinerascens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis cinerascens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis cinerascens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-12Research By: TWC Staff