Ctenolepis garcini — a medium houseplant
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Ctenolepis garcini

Ctenolepis Garcini

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Ctenolepis garcini, also known as Garcin's bur cucumber, is a tender climber of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is one of the three species of the genus Ctenolepis. It is widely distributed in southern India and Ceylon. The species was named after French botanist Laurent Garcin, who traveled India in the 18th century.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Ctenolepis
Family
Cucurbitaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Garcin's bur cucumber
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Ctenolepis garcini leaf
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Ctenolepis garcini leaf
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Ctenolepis garcini fruit
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Ctenolepis garcini fruit
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