Watermelon
| Form | fresh |
|---|---|
| Role | fruit |
| Storage | whole: cool dark place; cut: refrigerate wrapped |
| Season | summer |
| Allergens | none flagged |
| Pantry staple | no |
| Price | — |
| Nutrition
| |
| Per cup | 46 kcal · 152 g |
| Per 100 g | 30 kcal |
| Approximate; enter values from a source you trust. | |
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The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a scrambling and trailing vine-like plant cultivated worldwide.
Watermelons are grown in tropical to temperate regions for its large edible berry having a firm rind and no internal divisions; botanically, it is a pepo. The sweet, juicy flesh is usually deep red to pink, with many seeds that are black when mature and white when immature. Seedless varieties exist. The fruit can be eaten raw or pickled, and the rind is edible after cooking. It may also be consumed as a juice or an ingredient in mixed beverages.
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