Are Cucumis Hystrix and Trichosanthes Cucumerina in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Cucurbitaceae.

Can you substitute Cucumis Hystrix for Trichosanthes Cucumerina?

They share the Cucurbitaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Cucumis Hystrix vs Trichosanthes Cucumerina

Cucumis hystrix · Trichosanthes cucumerina

Cucumis Hystrix

Cucumis hystrix

T Traditional Use

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Primary use: medicinal

Cucumis hystrix is a monoecious annual climbing vine in the family Cucurbitaceae. The specific epithet is Neo-Latin for "porcupine".

Trichosanthes Cucumerina

Trichosanthes cucumerina

T Traditional Use

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Trichosanthes
Primary use: medicinal

Trichosanthes cucumerina is a tropical or subtropical vine. Its variety T. cucumerina var. anguina raised for its strikingly long fruit. In Asia, it is eaten immature as a vegetable much like the summer squash and in Africa, the reddish pulp of mature snake gourd is used as an ec…

At a glance

· Both in Cucurbitaceae, but different genera (Cucumis vs Trichosanthes).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cucumis Hystrix: T; Trichosanthes Cucumerina: T.