Physalis acutifolia
Sharp Leaf Ground Cherry, Sharpleaf Groundcherry
Other regional names: Wright's Ground Cherry
- Wright's Ground Cherry
Also known as: Physalis dentata Pav. ex Dunal +3 more
- Physalis dentata Pav. ex Dunal
- Physalis wrightii A.Gray
- Saracha acutifolia Miers
- Witheringia acutifolia (Miers) Miers
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America, Physalis acutifolia (commonly known as Sharp-leaf Ground-cherry) is an annual belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas
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)
North Carolina