Desert Ground-Cherry, Tomatillo Del Desierto

• Scientific Name: Physalis Versicolor
• Common Name: Desert Ground-Cherry, Tomatillo Del Desierto
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=29
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Subshrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)