Citrullus colocynthis

RHS Plant Profile
bitter cucumber

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Other common names

bitter apple, bitter gourd, colocynth, vine of Sodom

Synonyms

Cucumis colocynthis

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Potentially harmful
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling PETS (dogs): TOXIC if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
N Afr. to Pak.