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Melothria pendula (Creeping Cucumber) – Identification, Uses, and Growing Guide

Melothria pendula, commonly known as creeping cucumber or Guadeloupe cucumber, is a fast-growing tropical vine native to the Americas. This plant produces small, cucumber-like fruits that transition from green to black when ripe. Often found in wild and cultivated landscapes, it is valued for its ornamental appeal, edible unripe fruits, and medicinal significance in traditional practices.

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