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Melothria scabra
Botanical Name
Melothria scabra
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkin
Family
Cucurbitaceae
It has been our experience that Melothria scabra does not perform well in our area. It did not flower or produce and was slow to start growing.
Gardens
Bethea's Garden Warm Season Annuals 2022
Research
Origin
Mexico
Stems
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Tender
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Melothria
Specific Epithet
scabra
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
UniWisconsinMadison
RHS
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Melothria scabra foliage
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Melothria scabra foliage
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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