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Solanaceae
Physalis

not marked as a favorite taxon Physalis grisea (Waterfall) M. Martínez. Common name: Gray Ground-cherry, Strawberry-tomato, Dwarf Cape-gooseberry. Phenology: May-Nov; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Wooded slopes, disturbed areas. Distribution: The species is mainly distributed in ne. United States, south (mainly) to NC, TN, and MO, and scattered farther south.

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ID notes: "Physalis grisea can be distinguished from P. pubescens by the often larger leaves that have a distinctive gray-green color and usually exhibit orange patches on drying" (Sullivan 2023b).

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Martínez (1993) discusses the nomenclature of this species, showing that P. pruinosa Linnaeus is properly applied to a Mexican and Central American species.

Other Comments: The fruits are edible, sweet, and tasty.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA14, Il, K4, Mi, Mo3, NE, NY, Tn, Va, Martínez (1998), Sullivan (2004), Ward (2008a); = n/a — Pa; = Physalis pubescens L. var. grisea Waterf. — C, GrPl, RAB; < Physalis pruinosa L. — W, misapplied; >< Physalis pruinosa L. — F, G, S, Tat, misapplied. Basionym: Physalis pubescens L. var. grisea Waterf. 1958

Links to other floras: = Physalis grisea - FNA14

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