Apodanthera undulata var. australis
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Meise Botanic Garden
Summary
Source: WikipediaApodanthera undulata, common name melon loco, is a plant species native to the south-western United States (western Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona) and in Mexico as far south as Oaxaca. Apodanthera undulata is a monoecious, foul-smelling, perennial vine with a massive taproot up to 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. Stems are prostrate, running along the ground up to 2.4 m (8 feet), sometimes climbing with tendrils. Leaves are round to kidney-shaped, up to 15 cm (6 inches) across, decidedly wavy. Flowers are yellow, trumpet-shaped. Fruits are egg-shaped with ridges running lengthwise, up to 10 cm (4 inches) long.
Description
A creeping pumpkin family plant. The vines are 2 m long. It has thickened roots. The flowers are yellow.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten, and seed oil is extracted for consumption.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the desert. It suits a sunny position.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seeds.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Meloncillo, Pisto
