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Downy Ground-Cherry

Physalis pubescens

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (China, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Physalis pubescens (Downy Ground-Cherry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish capulí

French Coqueret

German Kurzhaarige Blasenkirsche

Portuguese balãozinho

Similar Species in Physalis

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Clammy Ground-Cherry

Physalis heterophylla

Dwarf Cape-Gooseberry

Physalis philadelphica

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perennial ground-cherry

Physalis virginiana

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Peruvian groundcherry

Physalis peruviana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Downy Ground-Cherry?

The scientific name of Downy Ground-Cherry is Physalis pubescens. It belongs to the genus Physalis.

Where does Downy Ground-Cherry live?

Downy Ground-Cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (China, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Croatia.

What family does Downy Ground-Cherry belong to?

Downy Ground-Cherry (Physalis pubescens) belongs to the genus Physalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Downy Ground-Cherry belong to?

Downy Ground-Cherry (Physalis pubescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Downy Ground-Cherry?

The closest relatives of Downy Ground-Cherry in the genus Physalis include Clammy Ground-Cherry, Common Ground-Cherry, Cutleaf groundcherry, Dwarf Cape-Gooseberry, grape ground-cherry.