Solanum muricatum is a species of evergreen shrub native to South America and grown for its sweet edible fruit. It is known as pepino dulce ("sweet cucumber" in English, in order to differentiate it from …

The pepino melon (Solanum muricatum), a member of the nightshade family related to tomatoes and eggplants, originates from the Andean regions of South America. This plant typically grows as a …

Pepino Melon fruit is a small oval fruit with firm, smooth skin that turns yellow with purple stripes when it ripens. The size of the Pepino Melon can vary from passion fruit size up to the size of an adult hand. …

The Pepino Melon (Solanum muricatum) also called Pepino Dulce, Melon Pear, Melon Shrub, and Pear Melon, is a fruit-bearing shrub that has been cultivated by the people of the Andes region since pre …

Solanum muricatum, commonly known as the pepino dulce or sweet cucumber, is a perennial plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, which includes other notable members such as tomatoes, …

Solanum muricatum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from …

The pepino Solanum muricatum, originates from the Andean region and has been domesticated since pre-Hispanic times. At present, it is known only as a cultivated species.

Solanum muricatum, commonly known as Pepino or Pepino Melon, is a small, bushy plant native to the Andean regions of South America. It produces sweet, edible fruits that resemble melons in flavor and …

Jun 7, 2025 · The Melon Pear (Solanum muricatum), also known as sweet cucumber or pepino, is a small perennial shrub primarily cultivated for its sweet, tasty, and ornamental fruits, which are yellow …

The genus Solanum includes about 1000 species cultivated worldwide. The most popular ones, potato (S. tuberosum L.), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum), eggplant (Solanum melongena), pepino …