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bur cucumber, any of several tropical climbing plants in the genus Sicyos, of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). One species (S. angulatus), known also as star cucumber, is native to North America. A bur cucumber has sharply lobed leaves, forked tendrils, clusters of five-petaled white flowers that are borne at the ends of long stalks that arise from the leaf axils, and clusters of oval, prickly, single-seeded fruits.
Herb: Bur Cucumber
Latin name: Sicyos angulatus
Family: Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family, Gourd Family)
Medicinal use of Bur Cucumber: A decoction of the vine has been used in the treatment of venereal disease.
Genus Sicyos
Species Angulatus
Common name Bur Cucumber
Other Names Oneseed Bur Cucumber
Pre-Treatment Not-required
Hardiness zones 3 – 8
Height 25′-30’/7.6m – 9.1m
Plant type Annual vine
Vegetation type Deciduous
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate Fast
Soil PH Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type Loam, fertile, well drained
Water requirements Average, Wet
Landscape uses Quick growing wine with naturalistic look
Germination rate 80%
Bloom season Summer
Leaf/Flower color Green/Green to yellowish

Habitat of the herb: River banks and damp yards.
Edible parts of Bur Cucumber: Leaves – cooked. They can be cooked as greens. The fruit is said to be edible. Possibly the seed is edible but there is no flesh on the fruit, it is just a bristly skin around the seed. The fruit is about 1cm long and is borne in small clusters.

Propagation of the herb: Seed – sow in mid spring in a greenhouse. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle. Make sure the compost is fairly rich and grow the plants fast. Plant them out after the last expected frosts and consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away actively. The seed can also be sown in situ in late spring, though this sowing might not produce mature seeds and fruit in cool summers.
Cultivation of Bur Cucumber: River banks and damp yards.

Known hazards of Sicyos angulatus: None known

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