Gemsbok cucumber

Citrullus naudinianus

fruit

Ripe fruits, raw or roasted, a precious source of water in the desert; the roasted, pounded skin and seeds make a meal.

Origin

Southern Africa

Where to find it

In the sands of the Kalahari, in Namibia and Botswana, where the San gather it in the dry season.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only the ripe fruit is eaten: the roots are poisonous.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Green and raw, it burns the tongue and lips.