Physalis caudella
Southwestern Groundcherry
Also known as: Physalis caudella var. parva Waterf.
- Physalis caudella var. parva Waterf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Physalis caudella (commonly known as Southwestern Groundcherry) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico