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Physalis versicolor

Desert Ground-cherry, tomatillo del desierto

Physalis versicolor
Physalis versicolor
Physalis versicolor
Physalis versicolor

Life form2, 3: subshrub
Habitat: rocky slopes
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: ovate
leaf surface3: velvety hairy
leaf margin3: wavy or entire
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: Feb. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Synonym(s)1: Physalis crassifolia var. versicolor
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Tinajas Altas area
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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