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The origin of cantaloupe?
Cucurbitaceae is an annual creeping herb. Watermelon originated in the tropical desert of Africa, was introduced to China in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and was widely planted in the Ming Dynasty. Now it is widely cultivated in all parts of our country. The pulp can quench thirst and clear dryness when eaten raw, which can eliminate bad breath, but the stem of melon is poisonous, and it will be poisoned when eaten raw. According to expert appraisal, various cantaloupes are rich in malic acid, glucose, amino acids, beet eggplant, vitamin C and other nutrients, which have a good effect on infectious high fever and thirst.