Wid Balsam-Apple

• Scientific Name: Echinopepon Wrightii
• Common Name: Wid Balsam-Apple
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 12. Eudicots: Campanulaceae to Cucurbitaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-21: 1-39. Published 30 March 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/21PhytoN-SWArizFlora12.pdf#page=32
• Habitat: Canyons, washes, mountains
• Life Form: Vine, non-woody, forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple entire cordate
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Spines: Spiny fruits
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)