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snake vine

Cucumis argenteus (Domin) P.Sebastian & I.Telford
snake vine
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Cucumis argenteus, commonly known as snake vine, is a flowering vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Description

Cucumis argenteus (Domin) P.Sebastian & I.Telford is a flowering vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It features yellow flowers, red berries, and variable leaf forms. The species is native to the Australian regions of Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. The plant was formally described in 2011.

Other common names

snake vine

Distribution

Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia

Synonyms

Melothria argenteaMelothria celebica var. villosior

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