Wild cucumber, Cucumis metuliferus
The Bitter Wild Cucumber can be a valuable source of moisture to many animals, even humans, in the bush during times of stress.
Size: 3544px × 5300px
Location: Moremi Game Reserve Botswana.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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