Wild cucumber, also called balsam apple, Echinocystis lobata, is a climbing plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to eastern North America. Not to be confused with the true balsam apple Momordica balsamina. The wild cucumber has leaves with three to seven sharp lobes; forked, coiled tendrils; six-petaled very fragrant white flowers; and a fleshy, oval, four-seeded fruit that is covered with prickles. It is frequently planted to cover arbors and fences. Flowers are highly attractive to bees. The dried vines and cucumbers are great in dried arrangements. Despite its name, the Wild Cucumber is not edible but has medicinal values. 10 Seeds

Micrampelis lobata, Sicyos lobata, Hedgehog Cucumber, American Balsam Apple, Prickly Cucumber, Wild mock cucumber, white flowering vine,