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Why are cucurbits categorized as monoecious plants?


The flowering plants with both male and female flowers present on the same individual, are called monoecious plants.
The flowering plants with male and female flowers present on different individuals, are called dioecious plants.

In cucurbits, both male and female flowers are present on the same individual, hence, are called monoecious plants.


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