Common Name: burcucumber
Scientific Name: Sicyos angulatus L.
Family Name: Cucurbitaceae - Gourd Family

Identification Notes:

life cycle - annual, reproducing by seed

stems - grows as vine, hairy, grooved, corkscrew tendrils growth habit

leaves - alternate, 5-pointed lobes, hairy, margins small toothed leaves 1, leaves 2

flowers - 5-petaled, whitish to light green; axillary racemes flowers 1, flowers 2

fruits - cucumber-like, small, long bristles; clusters fruits 1, fruits 2, fruits 3

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