African Horned Cucumber

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Cucumis Metuliferus

Description Cucumis Metuliferus, commonly known as the African Horned Cucumber or Kiwano, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. The fruit is native to sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Kalahari Desert, and is also grown in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.The fruit has a hard, spiky exterior that resembles a horned cucumber, hence the name.…