snake melon
plant
Also known as: serpent melon
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The snake melon is also known as the Armenian cucumber. It is a trailing vine in the gourd family, Cucumis melo, grown for its edible fruit. This plant is native to central Asia and is cultivated in warm regions worldwide.12
Snake melons, or serpent melons, can grow up to 1 meter (3 feet) in length and about 7 cm (3 inches) in diameter. Their flesh has a slightly acidic, cucumber-like taste.2
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