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  1. Muskmelon vs. Cantaloupe: What's the Difference? - Healthline

    Apr 12, 2019 · This article looks at the nutritional value, health benefits, and culinary uses of muskmelon, including how it differs from cantaloupe.

  2. What Is Muskmelon, Exactly? Plus, 7 Health Benefits - Dr. Axe

    Aug 23, 2025 · Muskmelon is low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. Potential muskmelon benefits include increased weight loss, reduced inflammation, and …

  3. Muskmelon vs. Cantaloupe, Fully Explained - Gardening Channel

    First things first: Cantaloupes are muskmelons. Muskmelon is a category that includes, in addition to cantaloupes, honeydew, Persian melon, and Santa Claus melon. There’s lots more to learn about …

  4. Cucumis melo - Wikipedia

    Melons or muskmelon are native to Iran and adjacent countries toward the west and east. In fact, 'Musk' is a Persian word for a kind of perfume and 'melon' is derived from Greek words (Robinson and …

  5. What Is the Difference Between Muskmelon vs Cantaloupe?

    Jun 2, 2025 · Muskmelon flesh may be orange, green, white, or yellow, and the skin might be netted (like cantaloupe) or smooth (like honeydew). They are said to have earned their name due to the …

  6. Growing Muskmelons: Best Varieties, Care, and How to Harvest

    A muskmelon straight out of the garden is a revelation. It's much better than the store bought kind. Learn how how to start growing them at Morning Chores.

  7. Muskmelon | Growing, Harvesting, Nutrition | Britannica

    muskmelon, any of several varieties of netted-rind melons in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), noted for their musky-scented sweet juicy orange flesh. Muskmelons are among the most-important …

  8. Muskmelon vs Cantaloupe: Are They the Same Fruit? - Real Simple

    Sep 6, 2024 · What Is a Muskmelon? A muskmelon is a type of netted-rind fruit belonging to the gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family. “Muskmelon” doesn’t refer to just one fruit—it’s an umbrella term for multiple …

  9. Muskmelon: Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects & More

    Apr 30, 2025 · Explore muskmelon's nutrition, health benefits, side effects, and culinary uses. Learn how this sweet melon boosts immunity, supports digestion, and more.

  10. What is a Muskmelon? (with pictures) - Delighted Cooking

    May 16, 2024 · A muskmelon is a cultivar of Cucumis melo. Muskmelons are incredibly varied, running the gamut from cantaloupes to casaba melons. They are often readily available from the late summer …