Horned melon
Horned Melon
Horned Melon (pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrnd ˈmɛlən/), also known as Cucumis metuliferus, kiwano, or African horned cucumber, is a unique fruit native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The name "Horned Melon" is derived from the fruit's distinctive horn-like spikes.
Etymology
The term "Horned Melon" is a direct reference to the fruit's appearance. The word "horned" is derived from the Old English "horne", meaning a spike or projection, and "melon" comes from the Latin "melopepo", which is a type of pumpkin. The scientific name, Cucumis metuliferus, is derived from Latin, where "cucumis" means cucumber and "metuliferus" means bearing cones or spikes.
Description
The Horned Melon is a vine of the cucumber and melon family. It has a bright orange-yellow exterior covered in small spiky protrusions. The interior is bright green, jelly-like, and filled with numerous small white seeds. The taste is often described as a combination of banana, cucumber, and lemon.
Related Terms
- Cucumis: A genus of twining, tendril-bearing plants in the cucumber family.
- Melon: A type of fruit from the family Cucurbitaceae.
- Cucurbitaceae: A plant family commonly known as the gourd family, which includes crops like cucumbers, melons, squashes, and pumpkins.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: The area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara Desert.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Horned melon
- Wikipedia's article - Horned melon
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