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Momordicacymbalaria

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Momordica cymbalaria by scirpidiella
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
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Species
cymbalaria (sim-buh-LAR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Luffa tuberosa
Momordica tuberosa
Kedrostis malvifolia
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jamesburg, New Jersey

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