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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.