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Cayaponia sp.

Family: Cucurbitaceae


What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a long vine that climbs in trees. The fruit stalk is 1.5 cm long and stout. The fruit is a round berry. It is 4 cm across. It is yellowish green with yellow pulp. There are several large flat seeds.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest in granite areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Guianas, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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