A melon is any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae with sweet, edible, and fleshy fruit. It can also specifically refer to Cucumis melo, commonly known as the "true melon" or simply "melon". The term "melon" can apply to both the plant and its fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of berry, specifically a "pepo".

2023年12月28日 · Is it really even summer before you’ve sunk your teeth into a juicy piece of melon? There are way more varieties out there beyond cantaloupe and honeydew. Read on for 24 different types of melons to look out for at the farmers market.

As a result, the hybrid Crane Melon was born; an incredibly juicy, sweet, and aromatic fruit. The melon can be identified by its creamy rind with green and yellow marks. On the inside, it has orange flesh that smells of flowers, honey, and citrus.

2020年8月28日 · Melon, an edible fruit, mostly having a sweet taste, with varying intensity, has eventually developed as a preferred breakfast fruit. It also finds its way into desserts, smoothies, and juices, while some kinds with their mild taste are cooked too.

2024年1月4日 · Different types of melons from around the world (with pictures). Including details such as flavor, size, shape, color and origin.

2020年11月4日 · Thankfully, the definition continues: “…grown for its often musky-scented edible fruit.” Typically, melons are also sweet rather than earthy. Most melons are a fantastic source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and you likely have tried a handful of …

2025年1月20日 · Melon, (Cucumis melo), trailing vine in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), grown for its often musky-scented edible fruit. The melon plant is native to central Asia, and its many cultivated varieties are widely grown in warm regions around the world.

2023年1月18日 · Melons are delicious, juicy fruits with good nutritional value for relatively few calories. However, there are many different types of melon, and they are all quite different nutritionally. This article examines ten of the most popular varieties of …

2024年8月2日 · There are a number of melon varieties, but most people are only familiar with a few. Get all the juicy details on this delicious fruit with our guide to 10 melon varieties, including their similarities and differences, plus where and when to shop for them, and how to serve them.

2024年6月22日 · You can add melons to many recipes, from mint and melon fruit salad to even savory recipes. Here are 16 types of delicious, nutritious melons, starting with those easiest to find in the U.S.