Description
A green fruit of wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) hangs from a climbing vine, surrounded by curling tendrils. The macro close-up shows the oval gourd covered with soft, flexible spines and textured skin against a smooth, natural background; selective focus and shallow depth of field create gentle bokeh and useful copy space. Photographed outdoors in soft daylight, this botanical macro suits editorial nature content, ecology education, and backgrounds illustrating an invasive cucurbit in meadow or hedgerow habitats.