Cucumis dudaim
L.
Dudaim melon, Queen Anne's pocket melon
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Description
A pumpkin family plant. The fruit has a green and orange spotted skin. It becomes yellow then white when fully ripe. See Cucumis melo var. dudaim;
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is native to Iran.
Where It Grows
Iran, Middle East,
Synonyms
See Cucumis melo var. dudaim
References (2)
- Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 167
- Sp. pl. 2:1011. 1753
