New open source rare-food guide for cassabanana: "The cassabanana is a short-lived perennial vine that can reach 30 feet. The young stems are hirsute, climbing by tendrils, and have adhesive discs that adhere to any smooth surface. Leaves on long petioles are 4-12 cm., heart-shaped and orbicular, with wavy or toothed margins growing to 30 cm length and width. Flowers are solitary, bell-shaped, and 5 cm in diameter. Cassabanana is grown for it’s large melon-like fruits, which are juicy and very fragrant. The fruits are eaten like summer squash or cucumbers when immature, or as a dessert fruit when ripe. They are also juiced or preserved."
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