Cucumis myriocarpus subsp. leptodermis

Cucumis myriocarpus subsp. leptodermis

Native to:
Lesotho | South Africa

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Cucumis
Species:
Cucumis myriocarpus subsp. leptodermis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures (20-25°C) and moisture. No special treatment required.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch