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Family Cucurbitaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Cucumis dipsaceus

Ho‘okena, Hawai‘i

TEASEL or HEDGEHOG GOURD

Weedy ornamental vine of dry disturbed areas.  Attractive fruit covered with flexible bristles, stems and leaves with stiff sharp hair.  Native to East Africa.