Latin name: Physalis lobata Torr. Pronunciation: FIS-a-lis lo-BAY-ta Common name: Lobed ground cherry Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade) Habitat: Granitic soils, dry lake margins to 2500', southeastern Mojave and northeastern Colorado Deserts, RARE in California Blooming period: September to January Name derivations: 1) Physalis 2) lobata |
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