KIWANO fruit
HORNED MELON · 16

Green jelly inside an orange kiwano

The horned rind opens to reveal moist, seed-filled pulp.

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Strange structures · KIWANOCucumis metuliferus

Its firm exterior suggests a knife, but a spoon is the useful tool after cutting it.

Illustration of the fruit and its structure
Illustration of the fruit and its structureAI-generated image · Fruitplot Studio · Fruitplot original
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01First view

Kiwano belongs to the cucurbit family, alongside cucumbers and melons.

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02Second view

The green gel-like pulp contains many edible seeds and a refreshing taste.

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The horned rind opens to reveal moist, seed-filled pulp.

01

A relative of cucumber and melon

Kiwano belongs to the cucurbit family, alongside cucumbers and melons.

Illustration of the fruit and its structure
Illustration of the fruit and its structureAI-generated image · Fruitplot Studio · Fruitplot original
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A spoonful tells the story

The green gel-like pulp contains many edible seeds and a refreshing taste.

AT A GLANCE

At a glance

Scientific name
Cucumis metuliferus
Fruit
KIWANO
Scientific name
Cucumis metuliferus
What to notice
The horned rind opens to reveal moist, seed-filled pulp.
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SOURCES

Sources

2 sources · botanical, safety, and image credits
  1. 01
    Cucumis metuliferus Jacques ↗Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Plants of the World Online · accessed 2026-08-20
  2. 02
    Fruit Cabinet editorial images ↗Fruitplot · Fruitplot Studio · Fruitplot original · accessed 2026-08-20

    Editorial images created from botanical references and reviewed for fruit shape, cross-section, and edible parts.

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