Leaves are alternate, soft and lightly hairy. Leaves are deeply lobed with five lobes. Yellow flowers arise from leaf axils as do tendrils. Flower has five petals, bright orange small cluters of pistils and stamen at center.
Pods are oval tapering to a point with rows of little spikes, green turning orange as they mature.
Exploded pods show bright orange peels and four red seeds. Inside is sticky. Stem is hairy, very hairy at terminal end. Found growing on fence along main road in full sun.