!Nara Melon (Acanthosicyos horridus)
Acanthosicyos horridus is a leafless, spiny shrub endemic to the Namib Desert. Its deep roots access water, producing edible fruits vital food and water for desert.
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Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCucurbitales
- familyCucurbitaceae
- genusAcanthosicyos
- speciesAcanthosicyos horridus