Family: Solanaceae
Mexican ground-cherry, tomatillo
[Physalis ixocarpa auct. non Brot. ex Hornem., more... ]
Etymology: Physalis: from the Greek physalis, "a bladder," because of the inflated calyx
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = UPL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.