Question: Hi, this plant is a vine like plant....growing near a stone wall close to a stream in Wayland Mass. Thanks …
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Question
Hi, this plant is a vine like plant....growing near a stone wall close to a stream in Wayland Mass. Thanks for identifying.
Answer
Dear Sheila, you plant is Echinocystis lobata (wild cucumber). This is a native species that occurs in a variety of habitats. It has very characteristics fruits that are covered by prickles (you can view these online using Go Botany or your web browser).
