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Creeping Cucumber

Melothria pendula

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Slender vine with yellow flower and fruits that look like small watermelons.

Habitat:

Has become established in several blueberry bushes in our orchard.

Notes:

Fruit edible when green. A strong laxative when mature.

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