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Tomatillo *
Physalis philadelphica

Family: Solanaceae (NIGHTSHADE, POTATO).
Other common names: tomate, Mexican groundcherry.
Generic common name: GROUND-CHERRY.

Location: Developed picnic areas, Sept 2011.

Characteristics: non-Native, Yellow, Large, Solitary, Simple, Herbaceous, Annual, Late Spring, Summer.

An escaped garden herb, probably unintentionally spread by picnickers.

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