Cucumis myriocarpus - Paddy Melon - Indigenous South African Vine - 10 Seeds Watermelon The small flowers are followed

The small flowers are followed by showy bright red berries

The petiole

Sow in spring for summer flowering

Very young growth is also velvety to the touch and bronze-gold in colour

bright green in colour

Cucumis myriocarpus - Paddy Melon - Indigenous South African Vine - 10 Seeds Watermelon The small flowers are followedThe paddy melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) is a prostrate or climbing annual herb native to southern Africa. It has round spiky yellow green or green striped fruit; the fruit and foliage are toxic due to the presence of cucurbitacin. The plant has been known to kill livestock. It has been used by humans as an emetic. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring