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Melon loco

Apodantheraundulata

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Apodanthera undulata by roadrunner
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Apodanthera (ap-oh-DAN-ther-uh)
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Species
undulata (un-dew-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Hereford, Arizona

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Melon loco Apodanthera undulata is native to Texas and other States.

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | neutral

A grayish, hairy, vining plant with an unpleasant odor. It is found along roadsides and waste places from southern AZ ,to west TX, and in...Read More

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