Citrullus (Noun)
Meaning
A dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Citrullus lanatus, commonly known as watermelon, is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and is widely cultivated for its sweet and refreshing fruit.
- The citrullus genus is native to Africa and includes several species of watermelons and other vining plants.
- Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter apple, is a type of vining melon that is often used in traditional medicine.
- The citrullus genus is characterized by its climbing habit and production of small, yellow flowers that are followed by large, fleshy fruits.
- Citrullus ecirrhosus is a type of watermelon that is native to southern Africa and is often used as a rootstock for grafting other types of watermelons.