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Fig Leaf Gherkin, Fig Leaf Cucumber

Cucumisficifolius

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)

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Species

ficifolius (fik-ee-FOH-lee-us)

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Synonym

Cucumis figarei var. microphyllus

Cucumis figarei var. cyrtopodus

Cucumis abyssinicus

Bryonia obtusa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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