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Hedgehog gourd

Cucumis dipsaceus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Species
Cucumis dipsaceus (Hedgehog gourd)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pepino diablito
German Igel-Gurke

Similar Species in Cucumis

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Cantaloupe
Cucumis melo
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Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
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Gooseberry gourd
Cucumis myriocarpus
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West indian gherkin
Cucumis anguria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hedgehog gourd?
The scientific name of Hedgehog gourd is Cucumis dipsaceus. It belongs to the genus Cucumis.
Where does Hedgehog gourd live?
Hedgehog gourd is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Sweden), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hedgehog gourd belong to?
Hedgehog gourd (Cucumis dipsaceus) belongs to the genus Cucumis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does Hedgehog gourd belong to?
Hedgehog gourd (Cucumis dipsaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Hedgehog gourd?
The closest relatives of Hedgehog gourd in the genus Cucumis include Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Gooseberry gourd, West indian gherkin.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Cucumis — 5 Species

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Cantaloupe
Cucumis melo
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Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
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Gooseberry gourd
Cucumis myriocarpus
NE
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Hedgehog gourd
Cucumis dipsaceus
NE
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West indian gherkin
Cucumis anguria
NE
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