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Brandegea bigelovii

Botanic Family

Cucurbitaceae

Author

(S. Watson) Cogniaux

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Jalisco - Mexico
• SW. Arizona
• SE. California - USA

Natural Habitats

• Shrubland

Flowering Times

• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Nov (Mexico)

Fruiting Times

• Jun-Oct (Mexico)

Herbaceous simple-tendril climber with lobed 3-4 parted leaves to 55mm x 10mm. Small white monoecious flowers, male flowers in racemes of 3-9 flowers, solitary female flowers, corolla to 2mm long. Beaked fruit to 5mm long, smooth or with a few prickles.

Further References

• NYBG
• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• FOCal
• PCAS