Physalis lanceolata
Lance Leaved Ground Cherry, Sandhills Ground Cherry
Other regional names: Sword Ground Cherry +1 more
- Sword Ground Cherry
- Sword Groundcherry
Also known as: Boberella lanceolata (Michx.) E.H.L.Krause +3 more
- Boberella lanceolata (Michx.) E.H.L.Krause
- Physalis lanceolata var. hirta A.Gray
- Physalis lanceolata var. laevigata A.Gray
- Physalis pensylvanica var. lanceolata (Michx.) A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Physalis lanceolata (commonly known as Lance-Leaved Ground-Cherry or Sandhills Ground-Cherry) is a rhizomatous plant within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois