A Physalis from Nathan in SC

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Soft, velvet to the touch leaves. Partially shaded area near an oak tree. I am near folly beach on Sol Legare island.

Nathan,

this is a ground cherry, probably Physalis viscosa subsp. maritima, found mostly near the coast. It is in the Nightshade family, Solanaceae.

Sincerely,

Steve Hill, Botanist, SCNPS

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