Cuminum cyminum. cumin seed, cumin - aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family. herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests. Cuminum, genus Cuminum - cumin.
In this article. Bitter melon is a plant that grows in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. It grows a fruit that looks like a cucumber. People use bitter melon as both a food and a traditional medicine. At least in the short-term, bitter melon seems to be safe. 2  It can cause upset stomach, cramping, and diarrhea. 3  Risks. 4  Bitter melon may affect blood sugar levels. 5  Check with a doctor before using it if you have diabetes. 6  It could cause very low blood sugar when mixed with some diabetes medicines.
Detailed Description. Cucamelon is also known as the Mexican Sour Gherkin, mouse melon or Sandita (little watermelon in Spanish). These tiny, 1 x 1/2 in. light-green fruits with darker mottling look like watermelons for a doll house.The flesh is white, crisp, and crunchy with a slight lemony tartness. The flavor is closer to a cucumber than a melon.hese tiny, 1 x 1/2 in. light-green fruits with darker mottling look like watermelons for a doll house. The flesh is white, crisp, and crunchy with a slight lemony tartness. The flavor is closer to a cucumber than a melon.