Horned Melon

Cucumis metuliferus, commonly called the African horned cucumber, Horned Melon, spiked melon, jelly melon, kiwano, or cuke-a-saurus is an annual vine in the cucumber and melon family, Cucurbitaceae. Because of the numerous spikes on the outer skin cover, it may be distinguished from other melons. South Africa, Namibia, and Angola are among the nations in Southern Africa where the fruit naturally grows.

It is rich in water and is used as one of the sources in the dry Kalahari Desert. Communities in the area have included it in their meals, and it is consumed as a salad or as a snack. The flavor of the juicy flesh has been compared to a blend of lime, citrus, and banana. One of the world's most delicious melon varieties is this one.