Status: Native
Synonyms:
Physalis hederifoliaGray var. fendleri (Gray) Cronquist
Physalis fendleri Gray var. cordifolia Gray
Physalis hederifolia Gray var. cordifolia (Gray) Waterfall
Physalis fendleri is a prostrate to ascending herb with yellow flowers that have yellow stamens. Physalis neomexicana has blue stamens. The inflated calyx is 10 ridged and has branched hairs that are not septate. The corolla lobes are reflexed. Physalis fendleri is found on disturbed ground on dirt roadsides.
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Physalis fendleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, closeup of calyces, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, macro of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, macro of calyx, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
Physalis fendleri, closeup of fruit with inflated calyx partially removed, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, September 7, 2009
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