Watermelons

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Citrullus

Description Citrullus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, commonly known as watermelons. The fruit of the watermelon plant (Citrullus lanatus) is a large, juicy, and sweet fruit that is popular worldwide. Watermelons are thought to have originated in Africa, where they were cultivated for thousands of years. Today, watermelons are grown in many countries around the…