West Indian Gherkin

Bur Gourd
Additional Common Names: Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, Burr Gourd
Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses
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