Physalis crassifolia
Yellow Nightshade Groundcherry
Also known as: Physalis cardiophylla Torr. +11 more
- Physalis cardiophylla Torr.
- Physalis crassifolia f. muriculata (Greene) Waterf.
- Physalis crassifolia var. cardiophylla (Torr.) A.Gray
- Physalis crassifolia var. crassifolia
- Physalis genocaulis A.Nelson
- Physalis genucaulis A.Nelson
- Physalis genuicaulis A.Nelson
- Physalis greenei Vasey & Rose
- Physalis muricata Greene
- Physalis muriculata Greene
- Physalis pedunculata Greene
- Physalis pedunculata M.Martens & Galeotti
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Physalis crassifolia (commonly known as Yellow Nightshade Groundcherry) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, Utah
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)
Queensland