Persian melon explained

Persian melons (Persian: خربزه) are cultivars of Cucumis melo, a type of melon, also called Odessa melons.[1] They are elongate, unridged, with dark green skin with irregular yellowish bands,[1] and flesh of a deep green colour.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Vilmorin-Andrieux et cie . Miller, W. . 1885 . The Vegetable Garden: Illustrations, Descriptions, and Culture of the Garden Vegetables of Cold and Temperate Climates . J. Murray . 332.
  2. Book: Passion of a Foodie - An International Kitchen Companion . Heidemarie Vos . Strategic Book Publishing . 2010 . 978-1-934925-63-8 . 348 . 2015-03-29.

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