Physalis grisea
Dwarf Cape Gooseberry, Grey Ground Cherry
Other regional names: Hairy Ground Cherry +1 more
- Hairy Ground Cherry
- Strawberry Tomato
Also known as: Physalis pubescens var. grisea Waterf.
- Physalis pubescens var. grisea Waterf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Physalis grisea (commonly known as Dwarf Cape-gooseberry or Grey Ground-Cherry) is an annual within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
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)
Austria, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Germany, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ontario, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin