| Plant: Perennial herb, many branching prostrate vine, spreading over
the ground covering an area up to 25 feet in diameter. |
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| Flowers: Yellow, downy, male flowers 4-1/2 inches long, bell shaped, female slightly smaller. Male and female separate but on the same plant. Fruit is a striped green gourd that turns yellow. |   |
| Leaf: Triangular, 10 inches long on sturdy stems, with strong, disagreeable odor . |   |
| Flowering period: | June to August |
| Use by Indians: | Dried seeds were made into mush for food, root was used as soap. |
| Can be found here: | Bayview Nature Trail |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Gourd |
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| Similar Species: Jimson-weed |
Date: 9/14/2005
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