Tzimbalo Melon- Solanum muricatum

A wild relative of the pepino dulce. This is a nightshade/tomato relative that can be perennial in moderate climates and is grown in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. The fruits are in 2cm, the flavor is tangier and juicier than pepino dulce. The plant is hardy to 28 degrees and is a sprawling groundcover type plant much like pepino dulce or unstaked tomatoes.