Other scientific names: Physalis subglabrata Family: Nightshade Family (Solanaceae) Similar species: • Clammy Ground Cherry (Physalis heterophylla) - Covered with fine sticky hairs. Flowers: Summer; Yellow Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 204 Native/Non-native:
Native Photography notes:
The flowers are tough to photograph, as they hang down very low. Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: longifolia: long-leaved Photographs:
78 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
The flowers of Smooth Ground Cherry hang down, makign it difficult to photograph the colourful insides.
Inside of the pale yellow flower of Smooth Ground Cherry.
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