Balsam Gourd (Ibervillea lindheimeri)
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Of several small, climbing vines that reside amongst the trees and shrubs of the garden, balsam gourd is a favorite. Also called snake apple, this perennial is slow growing, but eventually produces stems up to about 7 feet long, fleshy lobed leaves, small yellow flowers, and stunning 1-2 inch red fruits. The root is a thick tuber that allows the plant to withstand extended drought and browsing of its foliage.
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class: Magnoliopsida / order: Violales / family: Cucurbitaceae / genus: Ibervillea / species: lindheimeri
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