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Sicyos pachycarpus
Sicyos pachycarpus Hook. & Arn.
Kupala, Paha
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
Synonym(s): Sicyos laysanensis, Sicyos microcarpus, Sicyos nihoaensis, Sicyos remyanus
USDA Symbol: SIPA6
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Pepo
Size Notes: Climbing, stems up to about 10 feet long.
Fruit: Brown to black, ovoid, up to about 1/3 inch long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIBibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sicyos pachycarpus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sicyos pachycarpus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sicyos pachycarpus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-30Research By: CBR