Guadeloupe cucumber Seeds (Melothria pendula)

Guadeloupe cucumber (Melothria pendula)

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Melothria pendula, also known as the creeping cucumber or the Guadeloupe cucumber. Climbing on shrubs and small trees, can be found throughout Louisiana and near the coast in south Texas.

The plant resembles the cultivated cucumber, possessing miniature yellow flowers, similar leaf shape, same leaf patterns, as well as similar growth patterns. The unripe berries strongly resemble minuscule watermelons

The ripe berries 1-2cm long are black, have powerful laxative qualities when consumed. The berries, when unripe and light green can be eaten raw.

Found in sandy and moist rich soils.