Cucumis trigonus
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
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.
There are about 25 Cucumis species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in open areas or low scrub.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The fruit can cause serious diarrhoea. The fruit are eaten raw when ripe. The unripe fruit is boiled and eaten.
The ripe fruit are popular.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Adavipuchcha, Bhakura, Bislambhi, Boomarrah, Fangma tial, Ghimaru, Gomuk, Jangalindrayan, Karit, Karita, Kasit, Kattutumatti, Kodibudama, Mekke kayi, Nga-pyok-thakwa, Pahetula, Panch mahals, Thaisim, Vishala