Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): Nutritional and Health Benefits of the Fruit and Seeds

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Nutritional and Health Benefits of the Fruit and Seeds

Watermelon plant (Citrullus lanatus) is a plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family. The family includes cucumber (C. sativus), chayote (Sechium edule), bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), musk cucumber (Sicana odorifera), squash, and pumpkins. Watermelon is classified as a vegetable plant, but considered as a fruit. Watermelon is originally from Southern Africa, but is widely … Read more