Kiwano Melon Fruit plant (Cucumis metuliferus) Plant Type:Seedling Plant now celebrated in gardens and

now celebrated in gardens and nurseries across the globe

This tree is highly adaptable and can thrive in warm temperate as well as most tropical climates

Talpa Jocote

Abundant producer of very sweet pulp with excellent flavor

Kiwano Melon Fruit plant (Cucumis metuliferus) Plant Type:Seedling Plant now celebrated in gardens andCucumis metuliferus (African Horned Cucumber) Common Names: African horned cucumber, horned melon, spiked melon, jelly melon, kiwano, cuke a saurus. Botanical Name: Cucumis metuliferus General Information: Origin: Kalahari, Africa (wild growth). Type: Vigorous, annual, climbing plant. Stems: Up to 3 meters long, scrambling over the ground, climbing into surrounding vegetation with tendrils. Family: Cucumber and melon family (Cucurbitaceae). Fruits