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Curcurbitaceae

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Curcurbitaceae [kər‚kər·bə′tās·ē‚ē]
(botany)
A family of dicotyledonous herbs or herbaceous vines in the order Violales characterized by an inferior ovary, unisexual flowers, one to five stamens but typically three, and a sympetalous corolla.


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of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves.
of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves.
of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves.
 
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