Family - Cucurbitaceae

Stems - No info. yet.

Leaves - No info. yet.

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Flowers - No info. yet.

Flower.

Fruit.

Flowering - July - September.

Habitat - Rich or rocky low woods, base of limestone bluffs, alluvial woods, along streams.

Origin - Native to U.S.

Other info. - This species can be found in just a few southern counties in Missouri. The plant is very easy to identify because of its small yellow flowers and cucumber-like fruits. This species is a creeper and can completely cover other plants that it may grow upon.
The seeds of the fruit are purgative.

Photographs taken in Vero Beach, Fl., 2-13-03.