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Sechium mexicanum

Botanic Family

Cucurbitaceae

Author

Lira & M. Nee

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Mexico

Natural Habitats

• Disturbed areas
• steep slopes.

Flowering Times

• Aug (Mexico)

Fruiting Times

• Aug (Mexico)

Tendril vine with yellow-green flowers with green lines on lobes, female flowers smaller than males & less frequent, fruits 33mm x 25mm long, light green with greenish-white spots & 5-9 longitudinal grooves, 1-4 fruits per inflorescence, unarmed

Further References

• Mobot
• NYBG
• The Plant List 2