

How to identify Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Watermelon, also known as Egusi melon, Bitter wooly melon
Watermelon is an annual plant with a sprawling, vine-like growth habit, which can extend considerably along the ground. It features large, lobed leaves and produces stout, fuzzy stems. The plant bears sizable fruits that are typically both spherical and oval in shape, ranging considerably in size. These fruits possess a hard rind and a juicy, sweet interior that is most commonly red or pink but can come in a variety of colors. Each fruit encases numerous seeds within its fleshy interior. These fruits, once mature, can weigh anywhere from 6 to 44 pounds (2.7 to 20 kilograms).
Large, lobed leaves with hairy undersides, 3-5 primary lobes, toothed margins, 3-8 inches (7.6-20.3 cm) long.
Stout stems covered in long, white, woolly hairs, angular and grooved, with curly tendrils for climbing.
Spherical to oblong fruits with mottled green, thick rind, red or pink juicy interior, 6-44 pounds (2.7-20 kg).
Pale yellow, solitary flowers with 5-lobed calyx, 5-part corolla, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
Distinct rounded to oblong fruit shape, smooth or slightly hairy, seeds in red to pink flesh.
The leaves of watermelon are large, heart or oval-shaped, and hairy, especially on the underside veins. They are palmately lobed with 3 to 5 primary lobes, sometimes with secondary lobes. The margins are toothed, and the leaves measure 3-8 inches (7.6-20.3 cm) long and 2-6 inches (5-15.2 cm) wide. The deeply lobed leaves are alternately arranged along the stem and are oblong-ovate in shape with a cordate base.
The flowers of watermelon are pale yellow and solitary, developing at the leaf axils. Each flower features a 5-lobed calyx and a 5-part corolla. Male flowers are characterized by 3 stamens, while female flowers have an inferior ovary and a 3-lobed stigma. Both types of flowers measure around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter. The blooms are crucial for identifying the species, appearing during the plant's flowering season.
The stem of watermelon is herbaceous, often angular and grooved. It is densely covered with long, white, woolly hairs, giving it a distinctive hairy texture. The stems bear curly tendrils which aid in climbing and spreading. Typically round to angular in shape, these stems exhibit a branching pattern that supports the plant's sprawling growth. The surface texture, combined with the dense hair coverage, makes the stem of watermelon easily recognizable for identification purposes.
The fruit of watermelon is a large, fleshy pepo, with a typical weight range of a few pounds to upward of 20 pounds (9 kg). It exhibits a distinct rounded to oblong shape, with a mottled green, thicker rind displaying varying patterns from darker green stripes to uniformly colored surfaces. The rind may be smooth or slightly hairy. Inside, the succulent flesh comes in a vibrant red to pink or, less commonly, a yellowish hue, encasing numerous seeds. These seeds are either black, cream, or exhibit a mottled appearance and are elliptic in form, nestled within the juicy core.
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Scientific Classification of Watermelon