Scientists solve centuries-old mystery of how a cucumber explosively squirts its seeds
Squirting cucumbers blast their seeds over distances hundreds of times their length, and now scientists say they have found ...
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Squirting cucumbers thicken and stiffen to eject seeds with 'remarkable speed and precision,' study finds
Squirting cucumbers shoot their seeds up to 33 feet (10 m) away from the mother plant to avoid overcrowding and competition, ...
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Going Out of My Gourd With Curiosity
Take a break from leftovers and explore the weird, warty wonders of gourds — fall’s most delightful oddballs.
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How to grow a loofah
Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and ...