Otton's Pygmymelon

Psiguria pedata

Native to:
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Psiguria
Species:
Psiguria pedata
USDA Symbol:
PSOT

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds