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Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata

Species category

Flower

Common name

longleaf groundcherry

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

LenticularLenticular:
Lens-shaped, circular in outline with convex sides.

Size

  • Length 1.8–2 mm
  • Width 1.2–1.5 mm
  • Thickness 0.4–0.6 mm

Color

Yellow

Texture

Coarsely roughened; translucent

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is in indentation on seed margin.

Identification notes

Seed surface has a rough sugary look. HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is in an indentation on the seed margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: California, Idaho 

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Solanaceae

Valid name

Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata (Mack. & Bush) Cronquist

Synonyms

Physalis macrophysa Rydb.
Physalis subglabrata Mack. & Bush
Physalis virginiana Mill. var. subglabrata (Mack. & Bush) Waterf.

Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata . Yellow true seeds with a rough sugary look.
Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata. Yellow true seeds with a rough sugary look.
From Left to Right: 1. Solanum nigrum 2. 3. Physalis spp.
From Left to Right: 1. Solanum nigrum 2. & 3. Physalis spp.