French names:
Sicyos anguleux Family: Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae) Similar species: Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) Canada Moonseed (Menispermum canadense) - Leaves are similar.
Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 328 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: angulatus: angular Photographs:
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