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Physalis pubescens
Physalis pubescens L.
Downy Ground-cherry, Husk Tomato
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHPU7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N), CAN (I)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BlueDistribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WVCanada: NB
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | FAC | FACU | FACU | UPL | UPL | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Physalis pubescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis pubescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis pubescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff