Scientific Name
Physalis heterophylla
Files
Download Seed: The yellowish seeds of clammy ground cherry are 2-2.5 mm long. (56 KB)
Download Seedling: Two month old seedling of the groundcherry. (71 KB)
Download Vegetative: The leave margins are irregular or wavy. (74 KB)
Download Flowering: The yellow anthers can be found with a blue-violet tinge. (67 KB)
Download fruiting: The enlarged calyx, which looks like a papery husk, encloses the fruit. (64 KB)
Family Name
Solanaceae
Common Name
Clammy ground cherry
Native American Name
Lakota: Tamnioxpi hu
Description
Physalis heterophylla is a(n) herbaceous, which grows 1.5 dm to 9 dm in height. This species is commonly found "sandy soil, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas -can also be. The leaves are alternate. Physalis heterophylla has yellow pale yellow flowers that bloom from May to October.
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in August
Germination: No pretreatment needed
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Sandy or rocky
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry to moderate
Notes:
Additional Notes
The Lakota name means womb, fruits