Physalis virginiana P. Miller. Virginia Ground-cherry. Phen: Apr-Oct; Jun-Nov. Hab: Woodlands, glades, barrens, and disturbed areas. Dist: This complex species is widespread in e. and c. North America.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Varieties are sometimes recognized; if so, only var. virginiana is represented in the eastern part of our area.
Synonymy: = C, F, Fl6, FNA14, G, GrPl, Il, Mi, NcTx, Pa, Tat, Tn, W, WH3, Sullivan (2004), Ward (2008a); > Physalis intermedia Rydb. – S; > Physalis monticola C.Mohr – S; > Physalis virginiana Mill. – S; > Physalis virginiana Mill. var. virginiana – K1, K3, K4, NE, NY, RAB, Tx, Va
Heliophily: 8
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