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Trichosanthes sp., Serpent Gourd. Trichosanthes cucumerina
Trichosanthes cucumerina

Trichosanthes sp.

Serpent Gourd
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Vine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPoisonous or toxicEthnomedical 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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