Echinocystis lobata Wild cucumber (Cucurbitaceae)

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Echinocystis lobata
Wild cucumber
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The Echinocystis lobata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Saskatchewan and southwards. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild cucumber. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sicyos lobata.

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Latin Name:  Echinocystis lobata
Common Name:  Wild cucumber
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich soils by streams[43]. Thickets[222].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a rich compost in a greenhouse, placing 2 - 3 seeds in each pot. The seed usually germinates within 1 - 2 weeks at 20°c. Thin the seedlings to the best plant in each pot, grow them on fast and plant them out after the last expected frosts[175]. Give the plants some protection, such as a cloche, until they are growing away well.

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