Ecballium elaterium, the Squirting Cucumber, is a sprawling perennial herb known for its unique explosive seed dispersal. All parts are highly toxic. It has small yellow
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Moderate to regular
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, sandy or loamy
Temperature
Warm (20-30°C)
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low to moderate
Full sun
Moderate to regular
Well-drained, fertile, sandy or loamy
Warm (20-30°C)
Outdoor
Low to moderate
Plant Type
Herb, Creeper
Plant Category
Medicinal, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.5-2 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green, Grayish-green
Leaf Type
Lobed
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Edible
No
All parts of the plant, especially the fruit and its juice, are highly toxic due to cucurbitacins, causing severe gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested. Contact with sap can also cause skin irritation.
