Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
Fruits/Vegetables
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Citrullus lanatus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Citrullus lanatus |
| Common Name: | watermelon |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, herbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading |
| Foliage: | coarse-textured, ornamentally lobed, grey-green foliage |
| Flower: | yellow |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Fruit: | produces large, edible melons |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
TTU Plant Resources
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