dwarf groundcherry
Physalis pumila Nutt.
Physalis pumila, known as dwarf groundcherry, is a species in the genus Physalis of the Solanaceae family. It was first described in 1836 by Nutt. This plant is native to various regions across North America, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Description
Physalis pumila is a member of the Solanaceae family, commonly referred to as the nightshade family. It is a herbaceous plant that is indigenous to a wide range of states in the United States. The species is characterized by its small size and the production of edible fruits, similar to other members of the Physalis genus. It thrives in diverse habitats and is well adapted to the climates of its native regions.
Other common names
dwarf groundcherry
Distribution
Arizona · Arkansas · Colorado · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · New Mexico · Ohio · Oklahoma · South Dakota · Texas · Utah · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming
Synonyms
Physalis pumila subsp. pumilaPhysalis pumila var. pumila
