Camel melon

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Scientific name: Citrullus amarus
Description: Plant Form Sprawling herb Stem Hairy, forming small tendrils Leaves 3-20 cm long, 3-15 cm wide, can have up to 9 large lobes, leaf stems hairy and 2-12 cm long Flowers Yellow, petals 1.0-1.5 cm long Fruit and Seeds Like melons, large (12-30 cm wide), green with mottles, can be pale or yellow Habitat Semi-arid and sandy areas Distinguishing features Separated from Citrullus colocynthis by having almost hairless upper leaf surfaces Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Common Lifeform: Herbaceous

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