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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: I have these growing in my backyard, never had before. They are opening up and dark brown seed's are falling …

  • Question

    I have these growing in my backyard, never had before. They are opening up and dark brown seed's are falling out, almost resemble almonds. I live in the middle of a city. They are growing from the tree's and wild Flowers I have growing in my backyard. I live in Gloversville NY

    Answer

    Dear wm.hayes, good afternoon. The plant you have photographed is wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata). This is a native member of the cucumber family that is found over much of the northeastern United States. Best wishes.