Melon loco
Apodanthera undulata
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. The vine can be 3 m long. The leaves are kidney shaped with wavy edges. They are white underneath. The flowers are yellow.
The fruit pulp is used as medicine.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in desert and uplands. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The fruit have been recorded as being eaten during times of serious famine. They are very bitter with a bad smell.
Edible parts
Fruit - caution, seeds