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Solanaceae
Physalis

not marked as a favorite taxon Physalis cordata P. Miller. Common name: Toothleaf Ground-cherry. Phenology: Jul-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed areas, pine woodlands, along streams. Distribution: Native distribution is uncertain; this species is scattered in the Southeastern United States, south to s. FL, and is more widespread in Mexico, Central America, and West Indies.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Bah, Fl6, FNA14, K4, Mo3, Tn, Tx, WH3, Martínez (1998), Sullivan (2004), Ward (2008a); = n/a — Il, Pa; = Physalis barbadensis Jacq. var. glabra (Michx.) Fernald — F; = Physalis pubescens L. var. glabra (Michx.) Waterf. — GrPl, RAB. Basionym: Physalis cordata Mill. 1768

Links to other floras: = Physalis cordata - FNA14

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