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Cucurbits

They are shrubby or herbaceous climbing or creeping plants, with spring-like tendrils.

They have entire or lobed leaves, five-petaled, unisexual flowers and peponid fruits.

They are cultivated in Mediterranean countries for their edible fruits, among which are melon, watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, pumpkin, and citron. etc.

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