Cucumis myriocarpus - Paddy Melon - Indigenous South African Vine - 10 Seeds Collard Flowers in Summer

Flowers in Summer

Several species are known as ice plant

Makes a fantastic potted plant

Reddish stems can be attractive in winter

The fruits are dehiscent septicidal capsules splitting into two halves

Cucumis myriocarpus - Paddy Melon - Indigenous South African Vine - 10 Seeds Collard Flowers in SummerThe paddy melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) is a prostrate or climbing annual herb native to southern Africa. It has round spiky yellow green or green striped fruit; the fruit and foliage are toxic due to the presence of cucurbitacin. The plant has been known to kill livestock. It has been used by humans as an emetic. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring