Patagonia Wildflowers
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apple of Peru
Nicandra physalodes
Nicandra physalodes
apple of Peru Nightshade Family
Nicandra physalodes Solanaceae
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English common name
  •apple of Peru
Spanish common names
  •manzana del Perú
  •capulí cimarrón
accepted scientific name
  •Nicandra physalodes (L.) Gaertn.
rules for finding collection records
  Nicandra physalodes (612)
family name
  • Solanaceae
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Category: Wildflowers
Flowers: Five petals
Petal colors: color color
Flower size is 1.0 to 1.5 inches
Leaf: Alternate, Simple
Plant Observed All Year

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Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (63%)
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