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Clammy ground-cherry [Physalis heterophylla]

Flower      

Common Name: Clammy ground-cherry
Scientic Name: Physalis heterophylla
Colors: Yellow
Months Appearing: July

Sticky-hairy. Up to 3 feet tall.

Flower 1/2 to 1 inch. On stalks, axillary. 5 petals.

Leaves toothed or toothless. Alternate.

Nightshade family.

July 3.  At Grand Mere State Park by pathway to dunes.