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Physalis walteri
Physalis walteri Nutt.
Walter's Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s): Physalis elliottii, Physalis maritima, Physalis viscosa ssp. maritima, Physalis viscosa var. elliottii, Physalis viscosa var. maritima
USDA Symbol: PHWA4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , VAWeb Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Physalis walteri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis walteri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis walteri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-23Research By: Joseph A. Marcus