wild cucumber
"Wild cucumber" refers to several species of vine-like plants in the gourd family, primarily found in North America, known for their spiny and often inedible fruits.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A climbing plant in the gourd family, native to North America, recognized for its spiny fruit and lobed leaves.
Example
- The wild cucumber vine climbed up the fence, displaying its spiny fruits.
C1Botany
(technical)A genus of plants, including species like Echinocystis lobata and Marah macrocarpa, known for their spiny and generally inedible fruits.
Example
- Marah macrocarpa, also called wild cucumber, is native to Southern California.
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