Fruit of Melothria scabra (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Melothria scabra are native to Mexico and Central America, where they are believed to have been domesticated before western contact
English: Map of Central America by the CIA World Factbook Español: Mapa de Centroamérica en el CIA World Factbook (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Other common names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour
Melothria scabra (Photo credit: Fluffymuppet)
- Cucamelons can be grown from seeds, taking three months to mature.
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- Cucamelons look like miniature watermelons, roughly the size of a grape and taste similar to a cucumber with a hint of lime.
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- Cucamelons are savory fruits ideal for salads and pickling.
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- Other common names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour
