Echinocystis lobata
About
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.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
How to use it
Wild cucumber can be used ornamentally in gardens as a climbing plant. Its sprawling nature makes it ideal for covering trellises or fences, adding a lush, green look to your outdoor space. Additionally, it can support local wildlife by providing habitat and food sources.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Echinocystis lobata
- Slug
- echinocystis-lobata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Echinocystis
- Species
- lobata
- Wikidata QID
- Q158550
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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