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Cucumis anguria, commonly known as the West African gourd or snake gourd, is a vine and herb native to Angola, Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zaïre. Cucumis anguria (Latin: Cucumis anguria) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cucumis anguria is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cucumis anguria is a member native to ANG, BOT, NAT, MLW, MOZ, and NAM. Cucumis anguria thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cucumis anguria grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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