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Pepino Solanum muricatum Commodity Summary
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Approved Name: Pepino 
Scientific Name(s): Solanum muricatum 
Common Name(s): Peruvian pepino, mataserrano, melon-pear, melonenbirne, melão-andino, melão-de-árvore, pepino, pepino dulce, poire melon, pêra melão, tomateiro-francês 
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Description:
  • 4 to 6 inches
  • Seeds attached at center
  • Melon-like flavor
  • Fragrant
  • Temperate to tropical
 
Season Information: No Seasonal Information available
GRIN url: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=101310
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Page ID: GuidePageP
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