Genus Physalis
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Widespread across North America and South America and natively found in Europe, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, the genus Physalis, a member of the Solanaceae family, is a group comprising 112 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical, subtropical, and temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 112 taxa (95 base species, 17 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: North America (103), South America (33), Temperate Asia (2)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (41), Seasonally Dry Tropical (31), Temperate (17)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (27), Annuals & Biennials (23), Shrubs (1)
112 taxa found