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Ornamental Wild Cucumber Native Echinocystis lobata - 8 Seeds
8 Seeds w/Instructions
Wild cucumber, also called balsam apple, (species Echinocystis lobata), climbing plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to eastern North America. The true balsam apple is 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. The dried vines and cucumbers are great in dried arrangements. Despite its name, the Wild Cucumber is NOT edible.
Other: Micrampelis lobata, Sicyos lobata, Hedgehog Cucumber, American Balsam Apple, Prickly Cucumber, Wild mock cucumber
Wild cucumber, also called balsam apple, (species Echinocystis lobata), climbing plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to eastern North America. The true balsam apple is 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. The dried vines and cucumbers are great in dried arrangements. Despite its name, the Wild Cucumber is NOT edible.
Other: Micrampelis lobata, Sicyos lobata, Hedgehog Cucumber, American Balsam Apple, Prickly Cucumber, Wild mock cucumber
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