Snake cucumber, Long melon
Cucumis melo var. utilissimus
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. It is an annual climber. The leaves are round or heart shaped. The flowers are yellow. The fruit can be 10-100 cm long. They are dark green or yellowish green. Now Cucumis melo.
There are about 25 Cucumis species.
Where it is found
It grows in Nepal up to 250 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Bahukanda, Kakari, Kakri, Kakur, Tar, Tar-kakdi, Tha-khwar