Watermelon

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a large, flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and gourds. It is a scrambling and trailing vine that produces a sweet, typically large fruit with smooth exterior rind and juicy flesh, usually deep red to pink, but sometimes orange, yellow, or white. The fruit's hard rind is green with dark green stripes or spots, and the flesh is usually red, but can be orange, yellow, or white. The fruit is spherical to oval, typically weighing between 5 to 20 pounds (2.3 to 9.1 kg). The watermelon is believed to have originated in Africa, and is thought to have been one of the earliest known fruits. It has been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of its consumption dating back to ancient Egypt. The watermelon is a popular fruit worldwide, enjoyed for its refreshing taste, high water content, and nutritional benefits. In Hebrew, watermelon is called אבטיח (avati'ah). Other relevant translations include sandía in Spanish, pastèque in French, Anguria in Italian, and melancia in Portuguese.