Physalis cinerascens var. cinerascens
Smallflower Groundcherry
Also known as: Physalis pensylvanica var. sinuatodentata Dunal
- Physalis pensylvanica var. sinuatodentata Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Physalis cinerascens var. cinerascens (commonly known as Smallflower Groundcherry) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Physalis cinerascens, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
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
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)
Alabama, California, South Carolina, Tennessee
Base Species & Variations