Cantaloupes (Cucumis melo)
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Cantaloupes (Cucumis melo) are believed to have originated in the region spanning **Africa and Southwest Asia**.
While there’s debate on the exact point of origin, evidence suggests that different types of melons within the *Cucumis melo* species (including cantaloupes) arose in these areas. Some researchers point to Africa, specifically the region around Ethiopia, while others suggest Southwest Asia (like Persia/Iran) as a key area for melon domestication and diversification.