Echinocystis lobata (Michaux) Torrey et Gray8 of 13
September 25, Nut Island, Quincy
wild cucumber, prickly cucumber
Staminate inflorescences are variable: "staminate inflorescences in axillary racemes or racemoid panicles" (FNA), i.e., more
compact, as here, or branched, as in previous photos. Photo credit Luba Batuner