Cucumis trigonus

Roxb.

CucurbitaceaeFruitScore: 11/100Potential hazards — see below

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The ripe fruit are eaten raw, and the unripe fruit are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Known Hazards

Where to Find It

A tropical plant. It grows in open areas or low scrub.

Asia, Australia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A pumpkin family plant. It is a perennial climber. It grows from a persistent root stock. The stems are 4 sided and hairy. The leaves have 5 lobes and teeth along the edge. The fruit are berries. These are slightly triangular. They are 4 cm across and green with white stripes.

Nutrition Score: 11/100

Part	Moisture	kJ	kcal	Protein	Vit A	Vit C	Iron	Zinc
Fruit	95.6	—	—	2	—	—	—	—

Other Information

The ripe fruit are popular.

Notes

There are about 25 Cucumis species.

Names & Synonyms

Adavipuchcha, Bhakura, Bislambhi, Boomarrah, Fangma tial, Ghimaru, Gomuk, Jangalindrayan, Karit, Karita, Kasit, Kattutumatti, Kodibudama, Mekke kayi, Nga-pyok-thakwa, Pahetula, Panch mahals, Thaisim, Vishala

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