A West Indian vine(Cucumis anguria)having prickly, mature fruits that are sold as curiosities.The immature fruits are widely used for pickling.

• 西印度黄瓜西印度的一种瓜（西印度黄瓜香瓜属），其带刺的、成熟的果实被当成珍品出售。未熟的果实被广泛用于腌制