African Horned Cucumber
Description:
The African horned cucumber (Cucumis metuliferus, Cucurbitaceae) is also known as "Kiwano" in New Zealand. In Africa it grows as a weed in arable fields and it is often eaten raw, sometimes with a pinch of salt.
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- Cucurbitaceae (cucumber family)
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- Cucumis metuliferus (African horned cucumber)
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