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Physalis crassifolia Benth.

Thickleaf Groundcherry · Solanaceae

Also known as Physalis greenei, Physalis muriculata. Common names: Yellow nightshade groundcherry.

Physalis crassifolia is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family known by the common names yellow nightshade groundcherry and thick-leaf ground-cherry.

SolanaceaePerennialUS native
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About Thickleaf Groundcherry

Physalis crassifolia is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family known by the common names yellow nightshade groundcherry and thick-leaf ground-cherry. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it can be found in rocky, dry desert and mountain habitat. This is a perennial herb producing a ridged, angular, branching stem approaching 80 cm long, taking a clumped, matted, or erect form. The fleshy oval leaves are 1 to 3...

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Native rangeArizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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