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Melon

Melons are members of the horticulturally diverse gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). The species has soft, hairy trailing stems, large round to lobedleaves, and yellow flowers about 2.5 centimetres across. The fruits of the numerous cultivated varieties differ greatly in size, shape, surface texture, and flesh colour and flavour.