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grape ground-cherry

Physalis viscosa

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Physalis viscosa (grape ground-cherry)

Names in Other Languages

French Coqueret

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

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grape ground-cherry?

The scientific name of grape ground-cherry is Physalis viscosa. It belongs to the genus Physalis.

Where does grape ground-cherry live?

grape ground-cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Eswatini, France, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom.

What family does grape ground-cherry belong to?

grape ground-cherry (Physalis viscosa) belongs to the genus Physalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does grape ground-cherry belong to?

grape ground-cherry (Physalis viscosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of grape ground-cherry?

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