slip stem
adj.— «Most muskmelons are what is called slip stem. That is, when the melon is ripe, a very gentle tug on the fruit will instantly detach it from the stem.» —“Master gardener answers Frequently asked quesions” by Bev Johnson Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, Minnesota) Sept. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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