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Is a muskmelon the same thing as a cantaloupe?

Why yes, muskmelon is also known as cantaloupe. Since most varieties of the muskmelon have a musk smell the name muskmelon came about.  Visit the website below to learn about several different varieties of muskmelon. 

Reference:
University of Illinois Extension 
Visit this reference for more interesting information about a variety of fruits and vegetables.


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