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Physalis pumila
Physalis pumila Nutt.
Dwarf Ground-cherry, Yellow Ground-cherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHPU8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Petal petals usually darkened near base.
Distribution
USA: AR , IA , IL , KS , LA , MO , NE , OK , TXWeb Reference
Webref 78 - Missouriplants.com (2020) Missouri Native Plant SocietyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Physalis pumila in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis pumila in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis pumila
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: DEW