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Bur Gourd
Cucumis anguria · Cucurbitaceae
How it looks
The Bur Gourd, a cucumber relative, is a plant that grows as a vine with rough palmate leaves and yellow bell-shaped flowers. Its small oval fruit is covered with soft prickles, making it bristly to the touch. Vine length 3-10 ft (1-3 m).
Bur Gourd is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Cucumis anguria
- Common name
- Bur Gourd
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
