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SPECIMEN / CUCURBITACEAE

Acanthosicyos horridus

Nara Melon

Origin to be documented

GENUS OVERVIEW / Acanthosicyos

Acanthosicyos is a genus of thorny shrubs of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae, subfamily Cucurbitoideae. The genus name comes from Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha), meaning "thorn", and σικύος (sikúos), meaning "gourd".

This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.

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Botanical family
Cucurbitaceae
Climate
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