Physalis mollis
Field Groundcherry
Also known as: Physalis viscosa subsp. mollis (Nutt.) Waterf.
- Physalis viscosa subsp. mollis (Nutt.) Waterf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Physalis mollis (commonly known as Field Groundcherry) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Oklahoma, Texas
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