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Immature 

Cucurbita maxima measures 160 mm, and the locules and


carpel are visible and developed. The color of the immature seed is white. C.
maxima seed (10 mm) still needs to be developed. Mature C. maxima (130
mm) are rounded, nearly cylindrical with fleshy and thick outer wall or rind with
hypanthium tissue forming an exocarp around the ovary, fleshy interior
composed of mesocarp and endocarp. The separation of the three carpels is
visible, and locules are evident. The rest of the ovary wall is soft and fleshy.
The color of the seed (10 mm) is light yellow.

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