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Yellow nightshade groundcherry, Physalis crassifolia, is a perennial subshrub or herb found in the arid and semi-arid regions of New Mexico and surrounding states. Yellow nightshade groundcherry (Latin: Physalis crassifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yellow nightshade groundcherry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Yellow nightshade groundcherry is a member native to ARI, CAL, MXE, MXN, and MXS. Yellow nightshade groundcherry thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Yellow nightshade groundcherry grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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