Cucumis melo var. agrestis

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is an annual climbing herb.

There are about 25 Cucumis species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tajikistan, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Now considered a synonym of Cucumis melo.