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Ecballiumelaterium

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Family

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

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Genus

Ecballium (ek-BAL-lee-um)

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Species

elaterium (ee-lay-TER-ee-um)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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ROSLINDALE, MA | September 2016 | neutral

This is grown as a novelty. When ripe, the poisonous fruits squirt a stream of mucilaginous liquid containing the seeds.

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