Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
Watermelons existed millions of years ago in Egypt then later on exported to China and India. It was said that this fruit was originated from Africa. Watermelon has 93% water, and that's where the name came from. It has a smooth but hard covering and usually the color ranges from light to dark green. In some species, they also come in stripes or spots. The inner part of the fruit is usually colored pink to red but there are yellow, orange and white. It is sweet and has many seeds. The stems are somewhat hairy. crawls and produce lobe-like leaves that are colored green. The flowers of Watermelon are yellow in color and this flowers are unisexual which means the plant produces male and female flowers.
Watermelon has lots of antioxidants because it is rich in Vitamin C, A and B6. It is said that eating Watermelon daily can help prevent asthma, reduce high blood pressure, indigestion and inflammation. Since it has lots of water in it, this helps hydrate the body during hot seasons.
It is often used as juice and shakes but it can also be added to salads, cakes and other pastries. Watermelon can also be grilled and served hot :) Try it! I know i will
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