Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ecballium (ek-BAL-lee-um) (Info)
Species: elaterium (ee-lay-TER-ee-um) (Info)
Synonym:Momordica elaterium
Synonym:Elaterium cordifolium
Synonym:Ecballium agreste
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One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category:
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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