Sicyos angulatus
| Scientific Name: | Sicyos angulatus |
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| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Common Name: | Bur Cucumber |
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| C Value: | 3 |
| Wetness: | FACW- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green, White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Toothing: | slightly serrated |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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| ID Tips: | It differs from Echinocytis lobata (Wild Cucumber) by its hairy stems, whereas the latter species has smooth stems. Both of these species produce bur-like fruits, but the fruits of Wild Cucumber are larger (about 2" long) and occur individually, rather than in small clusters. The staminate flowers of Wild Cucumber are usually more showy and occur on longer racemes. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |