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Solanaceae
Physalis

not marked as a favorite taxon Physalis pumila Nuttall var. pumila. Common name: Prairie Ground-cherry. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Glades, upland prairies, disturbed areas. Distribution: MO and NE south to w. LA and e. TX.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA14, K4; = Physalis pumila Nutt. — Tx; = Physalis pumila Nutt. ssp. pumila — GrPl, Mo3; < Physalis pumila Nutt. — Ar, F, NcTx. Basionym: Physalis pumila Nutt. 1837 [1836]

Links to other floras: = Physalis pumila var. pumila - FNA14

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