GreenThumb

  • Plants
  • Tips
  • Contact
  • About

Gardening Tips |Seasonal Advice | Community Updates

Subscribe to explore the world of gardening with tips, tools, and updates. Join over 2000+ green thumbs staying connected!

©2025 GreenThumb. All rights reserved.sitemap.xml
Plant Database

Discover

Amazing Plants in North Carolina

Loading images...

Cucumis anguria

Genus: Cucumis - Species: anguria - Family: Cucurbitaceae

Phonetic Spelling: KOO-koo-mis an-JUR-ee-uh

Common Names:

  • Bur Gourd
  • Bur Gourds
  • Gherkin
  • Goareberry Gourd
  • Goareberry Gourds
  • Gooseberry Gourd
  • Gooseberry Gourds
  • Maroon Cucumber
  • Maroon Cucumbers
  • West Indian Gherkin
  • West Indian Gherkins
  • West Indian Gourd
  • West Indian Gourds

Tags

heat tolerant
vegetable garden
warm season vegetable
non-toxic for horses
non-toxic for dogs
non-toxic for cats
moist soil
well-drained soil
climbing vines
edible plant
tendrils
container vegetable garden

Quick Facts

  • Height: Not specified
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
    • 11a
    • 11b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Tanzania, Southern Africa

  • Life Cycle:
    • Annual
  • Plant Types:
    • Annual
    • Edible
    • Vegetable
    • Warm Season Vegetable
    • Vine
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Western United States, Texas, Southeastern United States, Mexico and South America

Uses

Can be used in salads, but is typically soaked in vinegar for pickles.

Fruit
1 of 5