"Muskmelon is a broad group of melons called Cucumis melo, which happens to include two types of cantaloupes: Cucumis melo cantalupensis and Cucumis melo reticulatus (the type with netted skin that's most common in North America.) In other words, cantaloupes are a "type" of muskmelon, but they've got company in the muskmelon clan, including honeydew, canary, casaba, crenshaw, and galia melons."
"A common saying amongst melon aficionados is: All cantaloupes are muskmelons, but not all muskmelons are cantaloupes. That said, most types of muskmelons do have core similarities, including succulent, tender flesh with a balance of sweetness and very light acidity. Ripe muskmelons are universally aromatic, emitting sweet, often musky fragrances. Outer skins vary widely from smooth to netted or ribbed, and the flesh can be orange, green, pale yellow, or various shades between."
Muskmelon comprises the species Cucumis melo and encompasses multiple melon types, including cantaloupes, honeydew, canary, casaba, crenshaw, and galia. Cantaloupes exist as two types within this species: Cucumis melo cantalupensis and Cucumis melo reticulatus, the latter with netted skin common in North America. Most muskmelons share succulent, tender flesh with balanced sweetness and light acidity and emit sweet, often musky aromas when ripe. Outer skins range from smooth to netted or ribbed while flesh colors vary from orange to green to pale yellow. Muskmelons provide strong nutritional value with substantial vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C.
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