One-Seeded Bur Cucumber
Sicyosangulatus

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sicyos (SIS-eye-os)
Species: angulatus (ang-yoo-LAY-tus)

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

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