Citrullus

Citrullus
Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Subfamily: Cucurbitoideae
Tribe: Benincaseae
Genus: Citrullus
Schrad. ex Eckl. & Zeyh.
Species

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Synonyms

Citrullus is a genus of seven species of desert vines, among which Citrullus lanatus (the watermelon) is an important crop.