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Watermelons

Many people think of the watermelon almost entirely as a dessert, but in some dry places around the world it is an important source of water to the natives. In others, it is a staple food and domestic animal feed. The watermelon belongs to the large gourd family, which includes melons, cucumbers, and squash. Its culture goes back to _________________ times.