Red Hailstone (Thladiantha dubia)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Thladiantha dubia is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Succulent. The oblong fruit is about 4cm long and 2.5cm wide. Young plant - cooked. Root. No further details are given. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The oblong fruit is about 4cm long and 2.5cm wide.; Young plant - cooked.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Riparian meadows and sandy coasts. Forest sides and valleys at elevations of 300 - 1800 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)