Cucumis trigonus

Roxb.

Cucurbitaceae Edible: Fruit Potential hazards — see below 8 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A pumpkin family plant. It is a perennial climber. It grows from a persistent root stock. The stems are 4 sided and hairy. The leaves have 5 lobes and teeth along the edge. The fruit are berries. These are slightly triangular. They are 4 cm across and green with white stripes.

Edible Uses

The ripe fruit are eaten raw, and the unripe fruit are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Traditional Uses

CAUTION: The fruit can cause serious diarrhoea. The fruit are eaten raw when ripe. The unripe fruit is boiled and eaten.

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Known Hazards

The fruit can cause serious diarrhoea.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in open areas or low scrub.

Where It Grows

Asia, Australia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Other Information

The ripe fruit are popular.

Notes

There are about 25 Cucumis species.

Nutrition

Part	Moisture	kJ	kcal	Protein	Vit A	Vit C	Iron	Zinc
Fruit	95.6	—	—	2	—	—	—	—

Also Known As

Adavipuchcha, Bhakura, Bislambhi, Boomarrah, Fangma tial, Ghimaru, Gomuk, Jangalindrayan, Karit, Karita, Kasit, Kattutumatti, Kodibudama, Mekke kayi, Nga-pyok-thakwa, Pahetula, Panch mahals, Thaisim, Vishala

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Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 64
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Pham-Hoang Ho, 1999, An Illustrated Flora of Vietnam. Nha Xuat Ban Tre. p 570
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