Kedrostis crassirostrata (Hooked Kedrostis)

Kedrostis crassirostrata (Hooked Kedrostis) tan seeds close up against a white background for identification
Kedrostis crassirostrata (Hooked Kedrostis) seeds scattered across a plain white surface for individual seed inspection

Botanical name: Kedrostis crassirostrata

Common name: Hooked Kedrostis

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant with caudexPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine; plant with caudex
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Summer grower, climbing wild cucumber with spherical caudex and dark green palm-like leaves. Locally it is eaten as "spinach".

Similar plants: Kedrostis crassirostrata (Hooked Kedrostis)



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