Lavatera trimestris is an annual cousin of the perennial mallow
the branches rooting from the node tip on many species when they reach the ground
You may also let the seeds fall to the bare ground beneath to re-establish new plants the following Spring
it has a yellow-orange skin and a lime green jelly-like flesh with the taste similar to a banana and texture similar to a cucumber
A very good specimen for bonsai
African Horned Melon - ORGANIC - Heirloom Vegetable - 10 Seeds Tarragon Lavatera trimestris is an annualThe horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), also called African horned cucumber or melon, jelly melon, hedged gourd, English tomato, melano, or kiwano and also known as "cherie", is an annual vine in the cucumber and melon family. The fruit of this plant is edible. When ripe, it has a yellow orange skin and a lime green jelly like flesh with the taste similar to a banana and texture similar to a cucumber. The horned melon is native to Africa. Hairy