What is another word for squirting cucumber?
Pronunciation: [skwˈɜːtɪŋ kjˈuːkʌmbə] (IPA) 
The squirting cucumber, also known as Ecballium elaterium, has many synonyms such as exploding cucumber, explosive sow-thistle, and bladderket. Other names include spitting cucumber, jetting cucumber, and sea tomato due to its tendency to eject its seeds when the fruit becomes ripe. The plant can also be referred to as a slam gun, squirt gun, or bombers. The squirting cucumber has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. While its name may suggest danger or discomfort, the squirting cucumber remains an intriguing and useful plant in the world of botany.
