Food Encyclopedia

camouflage melon

Also known as frog skin melon, this fruit is named for the medium and dark green mottling on the skin. The sweet flesh ranges in color from off-white to celadon green. Choose a melon that's heavy for its size. Underripe melons will ripen at room temperature. Wrap ripe melons in a plastic bag and refrigerate up to 5 days. See also melon.