Nov 27, 2015 · The exploding cucumber: An extraordinary plant I had never heard of this plant before, and as I researched it online I became more and more intrigued. Just have a look at …

Sam and Si look at Himalayan balsam and the squirting cucumber, revealing in super slow motion hot these two incredible plants spread their seeds using high pressure mechanisms. Subscribe …

May 22, 2022 · Yes, folks, that is exactly what all this spitting, exploding, and squirting is in reference to. Squirting cucumber is a fragile vine with small, greenish yellow flowers that …

Cyclanthera brachystachya, the exploding cucumber (but not to be confused with Ecballium elaterium), in the cucurbit or gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is a herbaceous vine usually grown …

Ecballium elaterium, commonly known as squirting cucumber or exploding cucumber, is a frost-tender, weak-stemmed, herbaceous perennial vine of the gourd family that typically grows to …

Exploding Cucumber is a fast-growing vine with long tendrils. Grows best with support, e.g. a trellis or arbor, but can be left to grow along the ground. Once roots are established the vine …

Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Ecballium Species, Exploding Cucumber, Squirting Cucumber (Ecballium elaterium) supplied by member gardeners in the …

Sketchbook study of the Exploding cucumber Cylantha explodens with lots of details of the fruit exploding and curling back on itself, and details of the knobbly brown seeds along with a …

An unusual plant, exploding cucumber is aptly named. When ripe, this plant shoots out a stream of liquid containing its seeds. Although it looks like a small cucumber, this plant is poisonous.

Exploding Cucumber Cyclanthera explodens. A vigorous vine bearing strange, spiny green fruits that "explode" (actually burst open) when ripe, expelling their seeds several feet away.