Cucumis melo subsp. melo var. flexuosus

Cucumis melo L. subsp. melo var. flexuosus (L.) Naudin, Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 11:63. 1859 ((≡) Cucumis flexuosus L. (basionym));  
 
Seen at a vegetable market in Mumbai during April, 2014.
For validation.
Yes ... Snake cucumber, tar
Thanks for validation. These pictures have been taken inspired by your book.
Thanks, ... I think correct name will be Cucumis melo L. subsp. melo var. flexuosus (L.) Naudin
Yes ...
 
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Seeking identity of WANGAN from Rajasthan-14032013GS2 : This is another fruit grown in Rajasthan, used like cucumber and often pickled. Please help in its true identity and any other information.
Cucumis melo var. makuwa now known as C. melo susbsp. agrestris var. conomon
The smaller fruit of cucumis family is locally called Saindh kacharia, and it makes tasty pickle.
Finally resolved as Cucumis melo subsp. melo var. flexuosus
  
 

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GRIN  Flora of Pakistan  
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