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Peruvian Groundcherry

Physalis peruviana L.

Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings   cc-by-nc

Physalis peruviana (Peruvian Groundcherry) is a species of shrub in the family nightshades. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. They have simple, broad leaves and berries. Individuals can grow to 1.3 m.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Peruvian groundcherry. View this species on GBIF