Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Acanthosicyos

Species:

Acanthosicyos horridus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds, beetles

Deer Resistant:

Yes