Pepino

The names ‘pepino melon’ and ‘melon pear’ can be confusing because the Pepino is not related to melons or pears. The name ‘tree melon’ can be confused with the papaya.

Names

Scientific
   Solanum muricatum
English
   Melon pear
   Pepino
   Pepino melon
   Sweet pepino
   Tree melon
Dutch
   Appelmeloen
   Meloenpeer
   Pepino
Spanish
   Melón de árbol
   Pepino de fruta
   Pepino dulce
   Pepino melón
   Pera melón
French
   Morelle de Wallis
   Pepino
   Poire-melon
German
   Melonenbirne
   Pepino
Italian
   Caciuma
   Melone-pepino
   Pera-melone

Taxonomy

Genus
   Solanum
Family
   Solanaceae
Order
   Solanales

Crop categories

Fruits
Food crops
Subtropical crops

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