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Momordicarostrata

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
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Species
rostrata (ro-STRAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Momordica microphylla
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

African caudiciform cucumber with thin, vining growth in summers and pale yellow to gold flowers.

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