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Citrullus colocynthis
Creeping vine with rough, angular stems covered in hairs. The size of the fruit can range from the size of a golf ball to the size of a grapefruit. They start off green with streaks and turn yellow as they dry.
spotted in a coastal desert wadi in Nabq Protected Area
Used medicinally by local Bedouin to treat digestive problems, diarrhea, and rheumatism.
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