825 species in squashes, melons and gourds belong to the Cucurbitaceae or cucurbit plant family. This is the family that contains all the edible gourds, such as cucumbers, watermelon, musk melons, squash, and pumpkins.

The cantelope, Cucumis melo, is an important member of the Cucurbitaceae family. This macro photo of a slice of melon concentrates on the lush orange flesh where one stray seed hangs on for dear life.