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| Acanthosicyos horridus Welw. ex Hook.f. |
Acanthosicyos horridus is an unusual melon that occurs only in Namibia. The edible seeds are known locally as butterpips.[1]
References
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
