Persian melon

Melon cultivar
Persian melon

Persian melons (Persian: خربزه) are cultivars of Cucumis melo, a type of melon, also called Odessa melons.[1] They are elongate, unridged, with dark green skin with irregular yellowish bands,[1] and flesh of a deep green colour.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Vilmorin-Andrieux et cie; Miller, W. (1885). The Vegetable Garden: Illustrations, Descriptions, and Culture of the Garden Vegetables of Cold and Temperate Climates. J. Murray. p. 332.
  2. ^ Heidemarie Vos (2010). Passion of a Foodie - An International Kitchen Companion. Strategic Book Publishing. p. 348. ISBN 978-1-934925-63-8. Retrieved 2015-03-29.
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Melon
Benincasa
Species
  • B. hispida (Winter melon)
Cantaloupe cross-section
Citrullus
Species
  • C. lanatus
    • Watermelon
  • C. caffer
    • Citron melon
  • C. colocynthis (egusi)
  • C. ecirrhosus (Namib tsamma)
Products
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  • Egusi
  • Watermelon rind preserves
  • Watermelon seed oil
  • Watermelon steak
Cucumis
Species
  • C. melo (true melon)
    • Barattiere
    • Cantaloupe
    • Carosello
    • Galia
    • Oriental
  • C. melo Inodorus Group
  • C. metuliferus (horned/jelly melon)
  • C. myriocarpus (paddy melon)
  • C. sativus (cucumber)
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