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Physalis pubescens (Downy ground-cherry)
Kline, Kimberly

Physalis pubescens L.

Downy ground-cherry, Husk tomato

Solanaceae (Potato Family)

USDA Symbol: phpu7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Distribution

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 , WV
Canada: NB
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N), CAN(I)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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