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1.Benincasa
Winter melon[note (B. hispida) is the only member of the genus Benincasa. The mature winter melon is a cooking vegetable that is widely used in Asia, especially in India. The immature melons are used as a culinary fruit (e.g., to make a distinctive fruit drink).
2.Citrullus
*Egusi (C. lanatus) is a wild melon, similar in appearance to the watermelon. The flesh is inedible, but the seeds are a valuable food source in Africa.Other species that have the same culinary role, and that are also called egusi include Cucumeropsis mannii and Lagenaria siceraria.
*Watermelon (C. lanatus) originated in Africa, where evidence indicates that it has been cultivated for over 4,000 years.It is a popular summer fruit in all parts of the world.