Flora of Pennsylvania

Physalis longifolia

Physalis longifolia longleaf ground-cherry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Physalis virginiana var. subglabrata
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Grows in fields & waste ground.

See distribution map at BONAP.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers in summer to early autumn.

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G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

BJ (Guest)

Posted on 08 September 2025

Found this plant growing in the ground ivy by my backyard fence. It was about 2 feet tall with flowers and hanging seed pods. I live in Lewistown, PA, central PA ,and have never seen this plant before.

 Posted By Admin: @BJ Wondering if your ID is correct? - they are usually much under 2 feet, although 2 feet is still within its range. Were the fruits enclosed in papery husks? If not, could be Solanum species.
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Physalis longifolia longleaf ground-cherry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Physalis virginiana var. subglabrata
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Plant Summary
perennial forb native flower color: yellow
Common Names
longleaf ground-cherry