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Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry (Physalis acutifolia) is an annual forb or herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including regions such as Arizona, California, Louisiana, and various parts of Mexico. Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry (Latin: Physalis acutifolia, family Solonaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry is a member of the Solonaceae family native to ARI, CAL, LOU, MXE, MXN, and MXS. Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sharp-Leaf Ground Cherry grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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