Cucumis anguria: Country Or Region Of Origin
Tanzania, Africa
Plant Profile: Cucumis anguria
Taxonomy: Cucumis anguriaNames
Bur Gourd, Bur Gourds, Goareberry Gourd, Goareberry Gourds, Gooseberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourds, Maroon Cucumber, Maroon Cucumbers, West Indian Gherkin, West Indian Gherkins, West Indian Gourd, West Indian Gourds
Phonetic Spelling:KOO-koo-mis an-JUR-ee-uh
Genus:Cucumis
Species:anguria
Family:Cucurbitaceae
The Maroon Cucumber is a climbing herbaceous plant that originates from Africa, specifically Tanzania.
Cucumis anguria Feature Summary
Tags
#warm season vegetable
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
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Cucumis anguria Feature Summary
Attributes
Tanzania, Africa
Scrambler
Fruit
The surface of the fruit is covered in hairs, spines or warts.
Whole Plant Traits
Vegetable
Leaves
Stem
Cucumis anguria Image Gallery
Cucumis anguria Attributes
Cucumis anguria: Climbing Method
Clinging
Scrambler
Tendrils
Twining
Cucumis anguria Fruit
Cucumis anguria: Fruit Description
The surface of the fruit is covered in hairs, spines or warts.
Cucumis anguria Whole Plant Traits
Cucumis anguria: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Cucumis anguria Leaves
Cucumis anguria: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Cucumis anguria Stem
Cucumis anguria: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
