Also known as Paddy Melon, Pie Melon and Bitter Melon, Camel Melon (Citrullus amarus) is native to sub Saharan Africa and has been used as a food plant for thousands of years. Introduced to South Australia with camels in the 19th century. In the family of squash, gourds and melons, Camel Melon is not generally considered palatable.
