Hami melon

Hami melon

The Hami melon (Chinese: 哈密瓜; pinyin: Hāmì guā) is a type of muskmelon, originally from Hami, Xinjiang. It is also referred to as the Chinese Hami melon. A generic term that can be applied is "snow melon". The outer color is generally white through pink or yellow through green. The inside flesh is sweet and crisp. In Mandarin, "Hami Gua" can also be used to refer to cantaloupe

References

* [http://oregonstate.edu/Dept/NWREC/melon.html Oregon State]
* [http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_aboutchina/2003-09/24/content_22024.htm China Culture]


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