One-Seeded Bur Cucumber

Sicyosangulatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sicyos (SIS-eye-os)
Species
angulatus (ang-yoo-LAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Yale, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Kansas City, Missouri

Sedalia, Missouri

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

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| January 2004 | neutral

hight: indeterminate
sun exposure: the plants from the pictures I posted were in full sun
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