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Clammy Ground Cherry (Physalis heterophylla) is a perennial forb or herb native to the eastern and central United States, including Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Québec, South Dakota,… Clammy Ground Cherry (Latin: Physalis heterophylla) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Clammy 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.
Clammy Ground Cherry is a member native to ALA, COL, IDA, ILL, KTY, and MRY. Clammy Ground Cherry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, with light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil.
Clammy Ground Cherry grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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