Dudaim melon, Garden-lemon, Mango melon, Melon-apple, Orange melon
Cucumis melo var. chito
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. It is a creeping vine. The fruit is about the size of an orange with a yellow skin and white flesh.
There are about 25 Cucumis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit is used for making preserves and marmalade. They can be peeled and eaten fresh. Young fruit are pickled whole.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cucumis dudaim L.; Cucumis melo var. dudaim (L.) Naudin; Probably now Cucumis melo Dudaim and Chito group;