Pepino Melon Fruit Plant (Solanum muricatum) Plant Type:Seedling plant Contains antioxidant flavonoids

Contains antioxidant flavonoids

antitumoral

Exhibits antimicrobial effects

Ilama fruits are rich in calcium

and pleasant tasting

Pepino Melon Fruit Plant (Solanum muricatum) Plant Type:Seedling plant Contains antioxidant flavonoidsCommon Name: Pepino dulce, sweet cucumber Botanical Name: Solanum muricatum General Information: Species of evergreen shrub native to South America, Grown for its sweet, edible fruit similar to honeydew or rockmelon. Fruit has a juicy melon like texture, Known as pepino dulce, Pepino, or sweet cucumber. Fruit contains 35mg of vitamin C per 100g, 7% carbohydrates, and 92% water. Fruit should be harvested just before it is fully ripe and can be stored