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Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd. Trichosanthes cucumerina

Trichosanthes cucumerina

Trichosanthes sp.

Serpent Gourd
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Vine or creeper plant

Vine or creeper plant

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

Poisonous or toxic

Ethnomedical plant.
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Species and varieties:

Trichosanthes cucumerina

Trichosanthes holtzei

Trichosanthes kirilowii

Similar plants:

Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd

Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd

Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd

Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd. Trichosanthes cucumerina

Trichosanthes cucumerina

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