Description

Wild cucumber plants, also known as maroon cucumber and West Indian gherkin, are vine that are native to Africa but naturalized around the world. This plant is related to the cultivated cucumber (what we eat in salads, pickle, etc.) but smaller in size with prominent, softer spikes around the fruit. There are also other plants commonly called wild cucumber, like Marah macrocarpa (man-roots) which are native to California and have similarities with Cucumis anguria. Despite these plants being unrelated, both of them have mild toxicities that can harm your rabbit if ingested.

For Your Pet

Wild cucumber plants (both Cucumis anguria and Marah macrocarpa) have mild toxicities which can be harmful to your pet if ingested. Please remember cultivated cucumbers, like the ones we can buy from the grocery store or market, are safe for your pet to eat and are different than the ones we’ve talked about above.

Warning

Do not feed your pet wild cucumber plants as it may cause illness.

Resources

If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.

Resource Links

Poison Control Hotlines to Contact if You Suspect Pet Poisoning