Sicyos angulatus

Annual vine up to 25 ft long with very hairy stems and buds and both male and female flowers on the same plant. Related to the cucumber of supermarkets, but the fruit is dry and prickley.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
bur-cucumber
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Can be weedy

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