Melons are wonderful plants that come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and flavors, adapting to different climates and soils, providing abundant food and medicine for humans, and also adding beauty and interest to the natural world. There are many kinds of melons, which can be divided into melons of the Cucurbitaceae family and other families, among which the melons of the Cucurbitaceae family can be divided into the melons of the Cucurbitaceae subfamily and other subfamilies. In this article, I'll cover some of the common melons, as well as their characteristics, uses, and stories.
The melons of the Cucurbitaceae subfamily are the most well-known melons, their fruits usually have a hard shell or soft skin, juicy flesh and flat seeds inside, some can be eaten raw, some need to be cooked or pickled, some can be made into utensils or tools, and some can be used as ornamental or medicinal. There are many families of melons in the subfamily Cucurbitidae, the most common of which are winter melon, chayote, pumpkin and bitter melon.
The melons of the winter melon family include winter melon, watermelon, cucumber, melon, spiny horn melon, etc., their fruits are generally oblong or nearly spherical, the peel has grooves or markings, the flesh is mostly white or red, the taste is sweet or refreshing, and the seeds are mostly black or white, oval or heart-shaped. The melons of the winter melon family are the best products in summer, which can quench thirst, clear heat, diuretic, and are also conducive to digestion and detoxification. The melons of the winter melon family are mostly native to Africa or Asia, and later spread to other parts of the world, forming different varieties and flavors. For example, watermelon, native to Africa, was first cultivated by the Egyptians, later spread to Europe and Asia by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs, and later brought to the Americas and Australia by Europeans, and is now one of the most popular melons in the world. The flesh of watermelon is red, yellow, white, orange, etc., some are seeded, some are seedless, some are sweet, some are sour, some are fragrant, some are light, some are crisp, some are soft, and each has its own merits. The seeds of watermelon can also be eaten, which can be fried, boiled, fried, roasted, or made into oil, powder, sauce, etc., which are rich in protein, oil, vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to blood nourishment, emollient, blood pressure, anti-cancer, etc.
The melons of the chayote family include chayote, loofah, oak building, snake gourd, etc., their fruits are generally long or irregularly shaped, the peel has thorns or tumors, the flesh is mostly green or white, the taste is light or bitter, and the seeds are mostly white or yellow, oval or oval. The melons of the chayote family are the best products in autumn, which can moisturize, moisturize, clear the lungs, detoxify, and are also conducive to beauty and beauty. The melons of the chayote family are mostly native to Asia or Africa, and later spread to other parts of the world, forming different varieties and flavors. For example, chayote originated in India, first cultivated by Indians, later spread across Asia by Arabs, Persians and Chinese, and then brought to the Americas and Australia by Europeans, and is now one of the largest melons in the world. Some of the fruits of chayote are palm-shaped, some are finger-shaped, some are spiral-shaped, some are vase-shaped, some are gourd-shaped, and the forms are different, some can be edible, some can be ornamental, some can be used medicinally, and some can be used for work, and have a wide range of uses. The flesh of chayote can be made into sweet and sour, pickles, jams, canned food, etc., the seeds of chayote can extract oil, and the skin of chayote can be made into utensils, musical instruments, toys, ornaments, etc., chayote also has the meaning of dispelling evil, warding off evil, attracting wealth, praying for blessings, etc., it is a magical melon.
The melons of the pumpkin family include pumpkin, zucchini, bamboo shoots, candid melons, etc., their fruits are generally round or pear-shaped, the skin is ridged or wrinkled, the flesh is mostly yellow or orange, the taste is sweet or sour, and the seeds are mostly white or gray, and they are flattened. The melons of the pumpkin family are good products in winter, which can replenish energy, enhance immunity, antioxidant, anti-aging, and are also conducive to the prevention and prevention of some diseases. The melons of the pumpkin family are mostly native to the Americas, which were first cultivated by the Indians, and later discovered by Europeans and spread to all parts of the world, forming different varieties and flavors. For example, pumpkins, native to Mexico, were first cultivated by the Mayans and Aztecs, later brought to Europe by the Spaniards, and later to North America by the British, and are now one of the most common melons in the world. The fruit of the pumpkin is as large as a bucket, as small as a fist, orange, green, white, gray, striped, and spotted, with a variety of colors and shapes. The pulp of pumpkin can be made into soups, cakes, noodles, cakes, pies, etc., pumpkin seeds can be fried, roasted, grinded, soaked, etc., pumpkin flowers and leaves can also be eaten, pumpkin also has a symbol of Halloween, is a multi-functional melon.
The melons of the bitter gourd family include bitter gourd, white bitter gourd, horned gourd, gourd, etc., their fruits are generally oblong or oval, the peel is thorny or wrinkled, the flesh is mostly green or white, the taste is bitter or sour, and the seeds are mostly white or red, oval or round. The melons of the bitter gourd family are the best products in summer, which can clear heat, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and are also conducive to ** and beauty. The melons of the bitter melon family are mostly native to Asia or Africa, and later spread to other parts of the world, forming different varieties and flavors. For example, bitter melon, native to India, was first cultivated by Indians, later spread throughout Asia by Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asians, and then brought to other regions by Europeans and Americans, and is now one of the most bitter melons in the world. The fruits of bitter gourd are some green, some white, some yellow, some red, some black, some purple, some striped, and some spotted, with a variety of colors and shapes. The flesh of bitter gourd can be made into soup, stir-fried, boiled, steamed, fried, stuffed, soaked, etc., the seeds of bitter gourd can extract bitter gourd, and the flowers and leaves of bitter gourd can also be edible.
Melons of other subfamilies include papaya, papaya, dragon fruit, passion fruit, etc., their fruits are generally round or ovate, the skin has scales or thorns, the flesh is mostly yellow or red, the taste is sweet or sweet, and the seeds are mostly black or brown, round or oval. Melons of other subfamilies are good products in spring, which can supplement vitamins, increase appetite, promote digestion, fight fatigue, and are also conducive to the prevention and prevention of some diseases. The melons of other subfamilies are mostly native to tropical or **zone regions, and later spread to all parts of the world, forming different varieties and flavors. For example, papaya, native to South America, was first cultivated by the Indians, later spread to Asia and Africa by the Spaniards and Portuguese, and then brought to other regions by Europeans and Americans, and is now one of the most common melons in the world. The fruits of papaya are yellow, orange, green, red, purple, and spotted, and come in a variety of colors and shapes. The pulp of papaya can be made into juice, salad, ice cream, jam, canned food, etc., the seeds of papaya can be made into seasonings or medicinal purposes, and the leaves and flowers of papaya can also be eaten.
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