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
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Germany, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ontario, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin