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watermelon
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Watermelon: A Summer Staple
Watermelon, a refreshing and beloved fruit, is a vine-like flowering plant enjoyed worldwide, especially during the warm summer months.
Considerations for Children
- Watermelon contains seeds, which could be a choking hazard for young children.
- Recipes specifically for kids are often found featuring watermelon.
Quirky Facts
- The watermelon can be classified as both a fruit and a vegetable.
- An Australian boy gained cult status for eating an entire watermelon, including the rind.
- One person attempted to break a Guinness World Record related to watermelons.
Scientific Name
- The scientific name for watermelon is Citrullus lanata.
Origin and Habitat
- Watermelon originated in southern Africa.
- It's a warm-season plant that can be grown in all parts of a country with warm temperatures.
Description
- Watermelon is a large, sprawling annual plant.
- It's a vine-like plant.
- The plant has coarse, hairy features.
- The fruit has a green rind and watery flesh that is typically bright red. Flesh color can also be pink, orange, yellow, or even white.
Uses
- Watermelons are primarily consumed as a fruit.
- They can be used in various recipes.
- The juice is used in drinks.
- Watermelon molasses has been used in cooking.
Health Benefits
- Watermelons may have health benefits, including potentially preventing asthma, high blood pressure, and cancer.