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family of plants including cucumbers, melons, and squashes

Cucurbitaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the gourd or squash family. This family includes a variety of economically important crops such as cucumbers, melons, squashes, and pumpkins. These plants are typically characterized by their climbing or trailing vines and tend to have large, fleshy fruits with a hard rind.

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• Citrullus
• Momordica
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