Climbers and Trailers

Bitter Cucumber Coastal Morning-glory Bitter Cucumber Edible Passionflower



Cucumber Family - Cucurbitaceae

Bitter Cucumber      Citrullus colocynthis

Native to the Canary Islands and throughout North Africa and the Middle East to India. Occasionally found in barrancos on Fuerteventura, especially where cultivation has taken place in the past.

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Bindweed Family - Convolvulaceae

Coastal Morning-glory      Ipomoea cairica

Native to much of sub-saharan Africa, India and South-east Asia. Commonly grown as a garden ornamental and often seen draping over walls in urban areas on Fuerteventura.

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Passionflower Family - Passifloraceae

Edible Passionflower      Passiflora edulis

Native to Brazil and northern Argentina. Grown as a garden plant for its edible fruits (passionfruit).

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