A genus of plants in the gourd family that includes watermelons and other related cucurbit species.
From Latin 'citrullus' (watermelon), possibly derived from 'citrus' or related to 'colocynthis.' The botanical genus was formally named using this Latinized term.
Citrullus lanatus is the scientific name for watermelon, and citrulline (an amino acid found in watermelon) can actually improve blood flow—so eating watermelon has real health benefits beyond being refreshing!
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