Sicyos albus explained

Sicyos albus (sometimes spelled Sicyos alba) is a species of flowering plant in the gourd family known by the common names anunu and white bur-cucumber. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Hawaii. It is threatened by the destruction and degradation of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This plant is a vine which can grow up to 20 meters in length. The stem is black-spotted and the flowers and fruit are white. The plant grows on wet forested slopes.[1]

The plant is threatened by damage to its habitat caused by feral pigs and introduced species of plants.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Sicyos+albus Sicyos albus.