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Citrullus ecirrhosus, commonly known as Namib tsamma, is a species of perennial desert vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and a relative of the widely consumed watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). It can be found in both Namibia and South Africa, in particular the Namib Desert. It is the sister species to the bitter melon, Citrullus amarus with which it shares hard, white and bitter flesh.

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  • Citrullus ecirrhosus, commonly known as Namib tsamma, is a species of perennial desert vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and a relative of the widely consumed watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). It can be found in both Namibia and South Africa, in particular the Namib Desert. It is the sister species to the bitter melon, Citrullus amarus with which it shares hard, white and bitter flesh. The vines can crawl for up to two meters, and it has yellow flowers. As a desert plant, it is a hardy species, surviving with little water and strong sunlight. The leaves form annual stems which die back each year. The plant relies on water deep in the ground and morning fogs. It is an important source of water for numerous desert fauna. The bitter-tasting fruit it produces are known as tsamma melons. Experiments done by Simmons, Jarret, Cantrell, and Amnon in 2019 introduced the hybridization of Citrullus ecirrhosus and Citrullus lanatus developed a cultivated watermelon capable of resistance to pests such as whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci). The hybrid developed whitefly resistance while still retaining traits of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). While the hybrid did not offer total resistance, it was better protected than regular grown watermelons. (en)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus, llamada en inglés "Namib tsamma" (tsamma de Namibia), es una especie de liana del desierto, perteneciente a la familia Cucurbitaceae. Se encuentra en Namibia y Sudáfrica, en particular en el Desierto de Namibia. (es)
  • 나미브수박(Namib tsamma)은 박과 수박속에 속하는 여러해살이 덩굴식물이다. 나미비아와 남아공에 걸친 나미브사막에서 자생한다. 칼라하리수박과 근연종이며, 칼라하리수박과 마찬가지로 과육이 단단하고 흰색이며 쓴맛이 난다. 덩굴은 최대 2 미터까지 자라며, 노란색 꽃이 핀다. 사막에서 자라는 만큼 강인한 식물로, 물이 없고 뙤약볕이 내리쬐는 환경에서도 생존한다. 여러해살이풀로서 줄기는 생존하지만 잎은 매년 죽고 다시 난다. 깊은 지하수와 아침 안개를 수분으로 삼아 살아가며, 사막의 야생동물들에게 주요한 수분 공급원이다. (ko)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus är en gurkväxtart som beskrevs av Célestin Alfred Cogniaux. Citrullus ecirrhosus ingår i släktet vattenmeloner, och familjen gurkväxter. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
  • O Citrullus ecirrhosus é uma espécie de melão selvagem da família Cucurbitaceae encontrada nos desertos de Kalahari e Namibe, na África austral. (pt)
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  • Cogniaux 1888 (en)
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  • Citrullus (en)
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  • ecirrhosus (en)
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  • Colocynthis ecirrhosus ( Chakrav.) (en)
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  • Citrullus ecirrhosus, llamada en inglés "Namib tsamma" (tsamma de Namibia), es una especie de liana del desierto, perteneciente a la familia Cucurbitaceae. Se encuentra en Namibia y Sudáfrica, en particular en el Desierto de Namibia. (es)
  • 나미브수박(Namib tsamma)은 박과 수박속에 속하는 여러해살이 덩굴식물이다. 나미비아와 남아공에 걸친 나미브사막에서 자생한다. 칼라하리수박과 근연종이며, 칼라하리수박과 마찬가지로 과육이 단단하고 흰색이며 쓴맛이 난다. 덩굴은 최대 2 미터까지 자라며, 노란색 꽃이 핀다. 사막에서 자라는 만큼 강인한 식물로, 물이 없고 뙤약볕이 내리쬐는 환경에서도 생존한다. 여러해살이풀로서 줄기는 생존하지만 잎은 매년 죽고 다시 난다. 깊은 지하수와 아침 안개를 수분으로 삼아 살아가며, 사막의 야생동물들에게 주요한 수분 공급원이다. (ko)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus är en gurkväxtart som beskrevs av Célestin Alfred Cogniaux. Citrullus ecirrhosus ingår i släktet vattenmeloner, och familjen gurkväxter. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
  • O Citrullus ecirrhosus é uma espécie de melão selvagem da família Cucurbitaceae encontrada nos desertos de Kalahari e Namibe, na África austral. (pt)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus, commonly known as Namib tsamma, is a species of perennial desert vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and a relative of the widely consumed watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). It can be found in both Namibia and South Africa, in particular the Namib Desert. It is the sister species to the bitter melon, Citrullus amarus with which it shares hard, white and bitter flesh. (en)
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  • Citrullus ecirrhosus (es)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus (en)
  • 나미브수박 (ko)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus (pt)
  • Citrullus ecirrhosus (sv)
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