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Sicyos semitonsus
Sicyos semitonsus H. St. John
Laysan Bur Cucumber
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
Synonym(s): Cladocarpa semitonsa
USDA Symbol: SISE5
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Pepo
Size Notes: Sprawling or climbing, stems up to about 10 feet long.
Fruit: Pale brown, obovoid, up to about 1/2 inch long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom 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 semitonsus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sicyos semitonsus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sicyos semitonsus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-30Research By: CBR