West Indian gherkin
Scientific name
Cucumis anguria
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Tree name
West Indian ghrerkin tree
Vitamins
Good source of Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Beta-carotene.
Size
5 cm wide | 10 cm long
Flowering
From June to September
Fructification
From September to January
Other names
- Maroon cucumber, Maxixe, Burr gherkin, Cackrey, and West Indian gourd (English),
- Concombre des Antilles, Massissi (French),
- Pepino silvestre (Spanish)