SPECIMEN / CUCURBITACEAE
Echinocystis lobata
Balsam Apple, Prickly Cucumber, Wild Cucumber
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Echinocystis
Echinocystis is a monotypic genus in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. The sole species is E. lobata, commonly called wild cucumber and prickly cucumber. It is an annual, sprawling plant that is native to North America. Sicyos angulatus, common name "bur cucumber", is an annual plant with a similar clinging vine growth but different-appearing flowers and seed pods.
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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- Cucurbitaceae
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