Melothria scabra is a vine grown for its edible fruit. Fruit are about the size of grapes and taste like cucumbers with a tinge of sourness. Vernacular names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour cucumber.This plant is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is called sandiita (little watermelon).It is believed to have been a domesticated crop before western contact began.ernacular names include mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour cucumber. This plant is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is called sandiita (little watermelon). It is believed to have been a domesticated crop before western contact began.
Printable Version. A deck railing must be built to comply with your local code requirements. For instance, a deck rail should be at least 36 tall and should not have any gaps that are greater than 4. To ensure its stability, the railing should be securely attached to the deck frame as opposed to the deck surface.
A railing normally is not required unless the deck is more then 30 inches off grade, your town may set it's own rules. Check with your building inspector's office. 36 inchesâ¦ is the required guard height.