Physalis subrepens Waterf.

BOTANICAL
01458403
The New York Botanical Garden Plants of MEXICO
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Edo. Veracruz, Mun. Villa Aldama, 13 km. (by air) NE of town of Perote, 3 km. N from Cruz Blanca (along Rwy. Mex. 140) on gravel road to Las Minas, near stone bridge over Quebrada Churrero. 19°40’N, 97o10'30" W. alt. 2325 m. Rolling terrain at east edge of plateau, formerly forest of Pinus cf. rudls, now only a few large trees remaining and no reproduction, mostly shrubby vegetation 1-3 m. tall, grazed, dominated by Baccharis, Quercus spp., Buddlela
Weak herb among shrubs; young growth viscid, ill-smelling. Fruiting calyces only, green with purple veins, 5-angled.
Coll.: M. Nee 32904
24 Aug. 1986