| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 25 feet |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
