Question: What is the family of Musk melon? (NSCL 2021)
Options:
Cucurbitaceae
Umbeliferae
Liliaceae
Cruciferae
✅Explanation:
-Cucurbitaceae Family: The Cucurbitaceae family is commonly known as the gourd family.
-Characteristics: This family includes plants with vines, tendrils, and fleshy fruits.
-Muskmelon: Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) is a member of this family, along with other melons, cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins.
-Cucurbitaceae Family: The Cucurbitaceae family is commonly known as the gourd family.
-Characteristics: This family includes plants with vines, tendrils, and fleshy fruits.
-Muskmelon: Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) is a member of this family, along with other melons, cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Umbeliferae (Apiaceae): The carrot family.
-Liliaceae: The lily family.
-Cruciferae (Brassicaceae): The mustard family.