Ecballium elaterium
Squirting Cucumber
Mediterranean to Southern Russia

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Hairy, tuberous rooted perennial vine of sandy or stony soils.
 
Yellow flowers - Produces hairy, oval berry fruit which dehisces explosively when ripe.
 
This species lacks tendrils which are present on other members of the Cucurbitaceae Family.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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