Citrullus ecirrhosus
Namib tsamma
Description
Citrullus ecirrhosus is a wild watermelon species native to Africa. The plant produces a vine with deeply lobed leaves and small, pale yellow flowers. The fruits are round or oval, with green or striped rinds, and the flesh varies in color from pale yellow to pink. The plant is drought-tolerant, and it thrives in a warm climate with well-draining soil. It's a unique species, and it is easy to maintain. Although the fruits are edible, they are often less sweet than cultivated watermelons.
Description
Citrullus ecirrhosus is a wild watermelon species native to Africa. The plant produces a vine with deeply lobed leaves and small, pale yellow flowers. The fruits are round or oval, with green or striped rinds, and the flesh varies in color from pale yellow to pink. The plant is drought-tolerant, and it thrives in a warm climate with well-draining soil. It's a unique species, and it is easy to maintain. Although the fruits are edible, they are often less sweet than cultivated watermelons.