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Physalis cinerascens

Smallflower Groundcherry
Also known as: Physalis cinerea Waterf. +11 more
  • Physalis cinerea Waterf.
  • Physalis curassavica var. sinuatodenata (Schlecht.) Dunal
  • Physalis curassavica var. sinuatodentata (Schltdl.) Dunal
  • Physalis mollis var. cinerascens (Dunal ex A.DC.) A.Gray
  • Physalis pensylvanica var. cinerascens Dunal
  • Physalis saltillensis (Dunal) Hitchc.
  • Physalis saltillensis Fernald
  • Physalis viscosa var. cinarescens (Dunai) Waterf.
  • Physalis viscosa var. cinerascens (Dunal) Waterf.
  • Physalis viscosa var. mollis L.
  • Physalis viscosa var. sinuatodentata Schltdl.
  • Physalis viscosa var. yucatanensis Waterf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Solanaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Physalis cinerascens (commonly known as Smallflower Groundcherry) is a rhizomatous plant within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

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)
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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)
Alabama, California, South Carolina, Tennessee
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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