horned melon

1. A tropical vine (Cucumis metuliferus) native to Africa, having lobed leaves and cultivated for its oblong, spiny, orange to red fruits.

2. The fruit of this plant. In both senses also called horned cucumber.

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References in periodicals archive

The fruit, which is also known as a horned melon or horned cucumber, is grown in the United States and New Zealand; is high in vitamin C and A, iron and potassium; and provides a good source of omega fatty acid, notes Frieda's website, which also urges consumers not to refrigerate them and includes a video on how to enjoy the exotic fruit.

Masters of Melons

Horned Melon (also called Kiwano[TM] and jelly melon)--Imagine a personal-sized, gold and yellow striped, porcupine-style melon.

Exotic produce 101

It's sometimes called the horned melon and when it's ready to eat the skin is orange, but the flesh is bright green and does taste like a melon.

Gardening: GROW FOR A RAINBOW

Kiwano or African horned melon, is grown in New Zealand and California.

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