West Indian Gherkin (Cucumis Anguria)

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West Indian gherkin (Cucumis anguria)

Postby BeeTooman » Dec 17, 2007 10:51 pm

West Indian gherkin (Cucumis anguria)
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Cucumis anguria, also called the West Indian gherkin, burr cucumber, or cohombro, is a vine grown for its fruit used as a vegetable, similar and related to the cucumber.

The fruit is typically 4-8 cm in length, 2-4 cm in diameter, and covered with pointed warts.



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