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Physalis solanacea

(Schlechtendal) Axelius

Netted Globeberry

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G5SecureGlobal Rank
UnknownThreat Impact
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.147059
Element CodePDSOL0J010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusPhysalis
Synonyms
Margaranthus solanaceusSchlecht.
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Taxonomic Comments
Recognized as Physalis solanacea by Sullivan in the FNA (2023, vol. 14) treatment. Treated by Kartesz (1994, 1999) as Margaranthus solanaceus, including both M. purpurascens and M. lemmonii in synonymy.
Conservation Status
Rank Method Rank calculation - Biotics v2
Review Date2025-10-09
Change Date2025-10-09
Edition Date2025-10-09
Edition AuthorsSoteropoulos (2025)
Threat ImpactUnknown
Range Extent>2,500,000 square km (greater than 1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences> 300
Rank Reasons
Physalis solanacea is a wide-ranging annual forb found in grasslands, pinyon-oak-juniper woodlands, along streams, disturbed areas, weedy fields and pastures. It occurs in south-central and southwestern North America from southern and western Texas west to Arizona in the United States, widespread throughout much of Mexico, and in Cuba. There are over 300 estimated occurrences. Little is known about threats or trends, but with a large range extent and large number of occurrences, abundant habitat, and broad habitat preferences, this species is considered secure.
Range Extent Comments
Physalis solanacea occurs in south-central and southwestern North America from southern and western Texas west to Arizona in the United States, throughout Mexico (except for Baja California), and in Cuba (FNA 2023, Weakley and the Southeastern Flora Team 2025). Range extent was estimated to be over 3 million square kilometers using herbarium specimens and photo-based observations documented between 1994 and 2025 (GBIF 2025, iNaturalist 2025, RARECAT 2025, SEINet 2025).
Occurrences Comments
By applying a 1 km separation distance to herbarium specimens and photo-based observations documented between 1994 and 2025, it is estimated that there are over 300 occurrences rangewide (GBIF 2025, iNaturalist 2025, RARECAT 2025, SEINet 2025).
Threat Impact Comments
Although threats are not widely documented, this species is potentially threatened by development, pasturage, invasive species, and other threats in some places. However, their overall impact is likely negligible given the species' broad range and large number of occurrences.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Physalis solanacea grows in grasslands, pinyon-oak-juniper woodlands, along streams, disturbed areas, weedy fields and pastures at 10 to 2100 m elevation (FNA 2023, Weakley and the Southeastern Flora Team 2025).

Reproduction

This species flowers, rarely, starting in June and mostly starting in August until October, sometimes extending to December (FNA 2023).
Terrestrial Habitats
Woodland - ConiferWoodland - MixedGrassland/herbaceousOld fieldCropland/hedgerowSuburban/orchard
Palustrine Habitats
Riparian
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
TexasSNRYes
New MexicoSNRYes
ArizonaS2Yes
Threat Assessments
ThreatScopeSeverityTiming
Unknown/undetermined———

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Plant Characteristics
DurationANNUAL
Economic Value (Genus)Yes
Roadless Areas (2)
Arizona (1)
AreaForestAcres
Lower San FranciscoApache-Sitgreaves National Forests59,310
New Mexico (1)
AreaForestAcres
Peloncillo (NM)Coronado National Forest43,339
References (8)
  1. Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 2023. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 14. Magnoliophyta: Gentianaceae to Hydroleaceae. Oxford Univ. Press, New York. xxiv + 505 pp.
  2. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). 2025. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) data portal. Online. Available: https://www.gbif.org/ (accessed 2025).
  3. iNaturalist. 2025. Online. Available: https://www.inaturalist.org (accessed 2025).
  4. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  5. Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist and atlas with biological attributes for the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. First edition. In: Kartesz, J.T., and C.A. Meacham. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, N.C.
  6. <p>NatureServe's Rapid Analysis of Rarity and Endangerment Conservation Assessment Tool (RARECAT). 2025. Version: 2.1.1 (released April 04, 2025).</p>
  7. Southwest Environmental Information Network (SEINet). 2025. Collections Databases. Online. Available: https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/collections/index.php (accessed 2025).
  8. Weakley, A.S., and Southeastern Flora Team. 2025. Flora of the southeastern United States Web App. Edition of February 18, 2025. University of North Carolina Herbarium (NCU), North Carolina Botanical Garden, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Online. Available: https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu (accessed 2025).