Physalis angulata L.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Specics	Physalis angulata	Au: L.
Family	Solanaceae
Common Name None known for island.
Description	Herbaceous shrub with yellow flowers that have brown interior
markings. Specimens with berry fruits that are enclosed by an
inflated calyx.
Location/Habitat Port Howe in Lincoln's yard, which is one of the most northeast houses
(past the Convenience store) in the settlement. Found in a dried up fresh
water pond area.
Latitude	24°09’57”N	Longitude 75°l9’85”W
Uses/Comments No uses known. Not previously listed as occurring on Cat Island (Correll
& Correll, 1982).
Collector(s)	Laurel R. Richey
Collection No $9-692 Duplicates 5 Date June 1,2000
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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