It is the horned melon, the kiwano, the puffin fruit, or simpl | 🌍 WANDERLUST | Travel Guide

It is the horned melon, the kiwano, the puffin fruit, or simply the African cucumber.

It is native to the Kalahari Desert, where it is a herbaceous liana that runs over sands and rocks.
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The juicy fruit of the kiwano is one of the few sources of moisture for native animals, although the thorns on its rind do deter some mammals. And when the kiwano ripens, it explodes, releasing many seeds.

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