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Husk-Tomato

Physalis philadelphica

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Physalis philadelphica (Husk-Tomato)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Miltomate

French Coqueret de Philadelphie

German Philadelphia-Blasenkirsche

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Clammy Ground-Cherry

Physalis heterophylla

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perennial ground-cherry

Physalis virginiana

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Physalis peruviana

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Husk-Tomato?

The scientific name of Husk-Tomato is Physalis philadelphica. It belongs to the genus Physalis.

Where does Husk-Tomato live?

Husk-Tomato is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece.

What family does Husk-Tomato belong to?

Husk-Tomato (Physalis philadelphica) belongs to the genus Physalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Husk-Tomato belong to?

Husk-Tomato (Physalis philadelphica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Husk-Tomato?

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