Pepino Melon Fruit Plant (Solanum muricatum) Plant Type:Seedling plant Inedible bitter seeds

Inedible bitter seeds

With its graceful foliage

Summary: Duguetia peruviana is a rare species of tree from the Annonaceae family

Fragrant when mature

General Information: Native to the Old World tropics

Pepino Melon Fruit Plant (Solanum muricatum) Plant Type:Seedling plant Inedible bitter seedsCommon Name: Pepino dulce, sweet cucumber Botanical Name: Solanum muricatum General Information: Species of evergreen shrub native to South America, Grown for its sweet, edible fruit similar to honeydew or rockmelon. Fruit has a juicy melon like texture, Known as pepino dulce, Pepino, or sweet cucumber. Fruit contains 35mg of vitamin C per 100g, 7% carbohydrates, and 92% water. Fruit should be harvested just before it is fully ripe and can be stored