The cucamelon looks like a tiny watermelon, is a type of cucumber and tastes like citrus. The maximum size it can grow to is similar to the size of a grape. This original fruit is native to Mexico and Central America. Another name for it is mouse melon or Mexican sour gherkin. ¹⁾

Cucamelons are slow-growing at the beginning but can grow up to 9.8 feet under proper conditions. They are also drought-resistant and pest-resistant. ²⁾