Muskmelon
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Also known as muskmelon, cantaloupe is a member of the gourd family, which includes pumpkins and squash. An excellent source of vitamins C and A, cantaloupe is also rich in potassium and beta…
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Cantaloupe (Muskmelons): If, when gently pulled, the fruit separates easily from the stem, it is fully ripe and at its best eating quality. Also, surface netting turns beige and the blossom end becomes soft and smells sweet.
For example, the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange catalog description of the heirloom 'Old Time Tennessee' muskmelon reads "Must be harvested exactly at peak ripeness and not a good keeper, but flavor is outstanding.
Muskmelons (Cucumis melo 'Ambrosia')
Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea)
Myoporum parvifolium
Myosotis scorpioides
Myosotis sylvatica
Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue'
Myrica californica
Myrica cerifera
Myrica pennsylvatica
Myrtillocactus cochal ...
Muskmelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and cucumbers belong to Cucumis. Other family members include watermelons (Citrullus), chayote (Sechium) and the Luffa vegetable sponge.
Muskmelon, cantaloupe (Cucumis melo)
Mustard greens, Oriental mustard (Brassica juncea)
Myriad leaf, whorled milfoil (Myriophyllum verticillatum)
Narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia)
Narrow-leaved purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) ...
 See also: Melon, Fruits, Squash, Cucumber, Melons
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