Citrullus amarus
Wild Melon, Camel Melon, Bitter Melon at O'Malley, ACT
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| Citrullus amarus | MichaelMulvaney | 25 Apr 2019 | |
| Unverified | Mike | 20 Apr 2019 |
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4 comments
25 Apr 2019
The wild C. lanatus is found on Mugga/Isaacs. I think this is a cultivar: the leaves are less lobed, the vines are longer and the fruit is not globular.
19 May 2019
Someone smashed the fruit so I have added another picture 18 May 2019 showing white flesh and large white seeds. I don't think it would have been very tasty.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.112251-35.346115
- Altitude 638.0m
- Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
- Places O'Malley, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 20 Apr 2019 03:39 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
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Species information
- Citrullus amarus Scientific name
- Wild Melon, Camel Melon, Bitter Melon Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 863.69m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Citrullus lanatus
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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