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Physalis viscosa (Starhair groundcherry)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Physalis viscosa

Physalis viscosa L.

Starhair Groundcherry, Yellow Ground Cherry

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

Synonym(s): Physalis fuscomaculata

USDA Symbol: PHVI17

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Pale yellow with dark yellow or yellow-green splotches in center.

Distribution

USA: AL , MS , TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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