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Spectacular celadons in forms that imitate lotuses, gourds or melons decorated with delicate inlaid and under-carved designs demonstrate peak Goryeo dynasty craftsmanship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Plants in the gourd family, including pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and zucchini, are known for accumulating high levels of pollutants in their fruit.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

In Cardiff, Wanda O'Connor has grown melons outside for the first time since she started growing food six years ago.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

The rows of melons stretch to the horizon, vines twisted low in cracked soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

After breakfast I milked the cow and planted some more of the garden: melons, beets, and several rows of beans.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien