Species
Trichosanthes truncata
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Taxonomy
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Trichosanthes
Species
Trichosanthes truncata
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Anguina truncataAnguina ovataTrichosanthes ovataTrichosanthes crispisepala
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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