African horned cucumber - Kiwano
Annual species. The fruit is oval-shaped with orange spikes when ripe, 10-15 cm long, weighing 200-300 g. Climbing plant requires staking. The pulp of the fruit with seeds is consumed; the taste is a combination of cucumber, banana, and zucchini. Uses: salads, desserts, pickles; when dried, the fruit is a decorative object.