Moqua

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Posted by Curious on January 26, 2004 at 11:50:45:

In Reply to: Re: Carson & Godey posted by Dezdan on January 26, 2004 at 02:16:20:

See:

http://www.foodreference.com/html/fmoqua.html

The fuzzy melon (Benincasa hispida), also called fuzzy squash, hairy melon and moqua, is a winter melon that is 6 to 10 inches long with green skin and fine hairlike fuzz that disappears when the fruit matures. Their shape varies from cylindrical to dumbbell like. It's mild subtle flavor is described as somewhat like a cucumber or summer squash. They are originally from southern China and have been cultivated there since antiquity.

See also:

http://www.coosemansdenver.com/catalog/product.asp?product_id=1319



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