species 17,761 observations

Creeping Cucumber

Melothria pendula

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cucumberworm Moth, Cucumber Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Squash Lady Beetle 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Zebra Longwing, Long-tailed Skipper, Pure Green Sweat Bee 6

Children

Guadeloupe Cucumber

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Habit: Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Vine Edible Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.