Citrullus amarus
Citrullus amarus
- Native to:
- Botswana | Eswatini | Lesotho | Namibia | South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Citrullus
- Species:
- Citrullus amarus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 4–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil temperatures above 21°C. Direct seeding is most successful.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch