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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Pale yellow with dark yellow or yellow-green splotches in center.
Distribution
USA: AL , MS , TXFrom 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
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 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 PlantsFNA: Find Physalis viscosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis viscosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-05Research By: TWC Staff