Colocynth, Egusi, Bitter Apple
Citrulluscolocynthis

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species: colocynthis (kol-OH-sinth-iss)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds