Watermelon
Description
The Watermelon is a long, oblong or roundish melon Fruit with a hard, green rind and a pink or red pulp.
Botanical Names
Citrullus lanatus
Citrullus vulgaris
The Watermelon is from the Cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Watermelon
Cardiovascular System
Watermelon may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Cucurbocitrin and Citrulline content of Watermelon). [1]
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