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Sicyos lanceoloideus
Sicyos lanceoloideus (H. St. John) W.L. Wagner & D.R. Herbst
Kauai Bur Cucumber
Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
Synonym(s): Sicyos kaalaensis, Sicyos kauaiensis
USDA Symbol: SILA24
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Pepo
Size Notes: Climbing, stems up to about 45 feet long.
Fruit: Green, fusiform, up to about 1 inch long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom 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 lanceoloideus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sicyos lanceoloideus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sicyos lanceoloideus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-30Research By: CBR