Citron-melon, Preserving-melon, Jam melon
Citrullus lanatus var. citroides
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. It is a vine that grows each year. It can grow 5 m long. The flowers are green.
There are 3 Citrullus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The rind of the fruit is pickled, crystallised or made into jams and jellies. (The fruit pulp is not eaten) The seeds are edible.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit skin, seeds, vegetable
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Citrullus vulgaris var. citroides L. H. Bailey;